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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, Deceinber 5, 2016 Page 34 these USDA inspected mass bree��ders given a limited number of inspectors in the U.S., and dogs she'd encountered that had been sold for research. Ms. Kough noted that she had worked with fhe U of MN and the Mayo Clinic; and asked the City Council to do something about this mass breeding situation. Ms. Kough opined that Minnesota was the r�vorst puppy mill place in entire nation with the most puppy mills and USDA inspections being meaningless. When purchasing an animal, Ms. Kough encouraged consumers to insist on inspecting the kennels to determine the reality of housing the animals. Gary Papineau, Owner of Har Mar Pet Shop Mr. Papineau noted the information tonight about rescues, and further noted that three of the four pet shops in Roseville already provided an opportunity for con- sumers to get a rescue dog. However, Mr. Papineau advised that to receive a pure-bred puppy, consumers canle to his shop. Mr. Papineau reported that he per- sonally inspected the breeders he uses, and would stand behind the dogs he sold; with customers confirming the� dogs purchased from him were the best dogs they'd ever had. Mr. Papineau stated that he had asked those customers to pro- vide their testimonials to the City Council since this issue came up in September and their experience using his pet shop. Mr. Papineau further reported that the kittens sold in his shop were neighborhood rescues. Mr. Papineau opined that there should be a choice and a variety of options far pet purchase in Roseville. Mr. Pa�ineau suggested pet stare licensing versus an ordi- nance, opining that he was all for licensing and willing to pay a fee, as well as be- ing willing to have his store inspected by a veterinarian monthly or quarterly. Mr. Papineau advised that he was open to any kind of licensing, but an ordinance out- right banning sale of puppies from breeders wasn't the way to go. Council Direction to Staff Councilmember Willmus thanked those speaking tonight. Councilmember Willmus stated that he had been supportive of looking at something the city could do to limit the sale of dogs and� cats coming from mills, something he'd long been concerned about. As a dog owner, Councilmember Willmus reported that he con- sidered them members of the i-amily, and obtained them through fosters or adop- tions. When purchasing them, Councilmember Willmus advised that he looked for people with a dog recentl} having puppies versus large commercial breeding operations. Councilmember Willmus stated he was supportive of putting an ordi- nance in place prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats at pet stores; and would sup- port the foster program. While not yet knowing if this draft ordinance is the best for Roseville, Councilmember Willmus stated his interest in leaving tonight's meeting with some direction to staff to bring something back that would wark for Roseville with the intent to g�t to the root to prohibit sales and move toward the foster model. ; r.,; �± �