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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 5, 2016 Page 33 vised that their organization relied on adoption opportunities with Petco and Chuck & Don's, garnering valuable interaction and partnerships. Ms. Welles not- ed that many of the animals had special needs, having experienced trauma and abuse, and while all their rescue animals are highlighted online, many people overlook them in that venue versus meeting them along with other animals and discovering their wonderful personalities perfect for companionship. Ms. Welles noted that these stores promote events, which also brings in additional customers for them. However, without those adoption events (e.g. Cages for Cats), it would be much harder to find good homes for animals. Ms. Welles opined that this model ordinance was easy to implement and would provide a win-win for the community and consumers. Katy Mock, Chief Government Affairs and Community Engagement Of�cer, Animal Humane Society, 402 Ford Road, St. Louis Park, MN Ms. Mock reported that their organization has a 95% placement rate in other met- ropolitan communities using this type of ordinance model; and stated she and many involved in the organization were present in tonight's audience to lend their support to encourage the City Council to pass this ordinance to require that all pet stores in Roseville transition into this humane pet store modeL Ms. Mock report- ed that the HSA has two full-time investigators working to stop the sale of puppy mill dogs in Minnesota; and opined that this was a great opportunity for the City of Roseville to take a leadership role in that effort. Daniel Bade, 1106 — 62°d Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN, Happy Tails Res- cue in Fridley Mr. Bade reported on the work of his organization in providing a solution to res- cue animals. Mr. Bade noted that just last week, the organization had received a call from Texas where a significant number of dogs were scheduled to be eu- thanized, but instead had been transported to Minnesota. Mr. Bade advised that each animal receives a health certificate before their transport, and upon arrival, they are vetted by over 200 volunteers. Mr. Bade assured the City Council that by approving this ordinance they wouldn't be taking away the supply of dogs, but opined that the humane model worked, and provide fully vetted and healthy dogs; and would more keep the supply going and a pet store thriving. Lindsay Madvig, 245 —17th Avenue NW, New Brighton, MN Based on her personal experience in purchasing pet store dogs, Ms. Madvig re- ported on expensive health issues she'd undertaken. Ms. Madvig reported that she now served to foster pets through a rescue, and noting how heartbreaking some of the situations were, asked that the City Council take under serious con- sideration making this decision. Carol Kough, Roseville Having been involved in animal rescue for over thirty years and investigating for the USDA for five years, Ms. Kough addressed some of her experiences with