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"4vc/J ` <br /> ilr:e <br /> . -2;/VII <br /> om: Pat Trudaeon <br /> I *RVCouncil <br /> MarkGaughan <br /> ,bject: FW:Thank you and next steps <br /> ite: Monday,January 30,2017 9:10:00 AM <br /> searing some information regarding the ordinance regulating the sale of dog and cats in pet <br /> -s. Below is a response from Christine Couhglin of the Humane Society that was responding to <br /> Jquiry by the Mayor regarding whether pets shown for adoption are boarded overnight. I will <br /> a copy of this email at the dais tonight. <br /> rick Trudgeon I City Manager <br /> 1 792-7021 I I F: 651.792.7020 <br /> .trudgeon@cityofroseville.com <br /> SEVILLE <br /> C vic Center Drive I Roseville,MN 55113 <br /> cook 1 Twitter I YouTube <br />; <br /> I -om: Christine Coughlin > <br /> Sent: Saturday,January 28, 2017 1:50 PM <br /> 'o: Pat Trudgeon <br /> )ubject: RE: Thank you and next steps <br /> li Pat, <br /> , <br /> ank you for the information for Monday night.Thanks, too (in advance) for mentioning the <br /> F ` gested change to the rescue group definition <br /> a appreciate the Mayor and Council's concern for the welfare of animals left overnight. Here's <br /> eat happens currently in Roseville pet stores that adopt out dogs and cats: rescue dogs being <br /> owcased in pet stores are not kept overnight.The dogs are brought into the store for adoption <br /> ants that last a couple hours (much longer and it causes undue stress) and then are returned to <br /> eir foster homes. For cats: our understanding is there are two Roseville pet stores that house <br /> scue cats for a limited time in the store. Both Chuck and Don's and PetSmart have cat cages where <br /> Joptable cats are showcased for a period of time, waiting for adoption.They are let out several <br /> mes during the day to run around and get exercise. Due to the very high population of cats that <br /> _ed homes as well as their natural temperament, housing rescue cats in pet stores for a limited <br /> i me (while providing quality care and exercise) works to facilitate adoptions and is fairly common. <br /> i <br /> ased on this and a desire to not disturb what is working well in the city,we would recommend an <br /> aproach along the lines of the mayor's suggestion: <br /> 1 <br /> ogs shall not be kept overnight at a pet store. Cats, as defined in this ordinance from animal rescue <br /> -ganizations, animal shelters or animal control authorities to be showcased for adoption. shall not <br />