Brookhaven City Council members passed several ordinances at their Jan. 14 meeting, including one to stop the transient sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Peggy McCarthey, a volunteer board member for the Georgia Pet Coalition, spoke to council members about legislation and advocacy. Illegal sellers “prioritize profit over any welfare standards,” she said, and sell animals for dog fighting and to guard drug houses.
“This ordinance gives law enforcement and animal control an easy tool. There’s no need to check for licensing because sellers simply can’t be in these locations,” said McCarthey. “It does not impact legal breeders who can still sell from their homes or businesses, or transfer an animal at a law enforcement station.”
Nine other jurisdictions have passed the ordinance.
In other news:
- City council approved a resolution to acquire right-of-way property for the Ashford Dunwoody Road multi-use path in the amount of $10,900;
- Rachel Bergstrand was appointed to the Brookhaven Arts and Culture Commission;
- City Council members will hold upcoming district meetings: District 1 on Jan. 30, District 2 on Feb. 4, and District 4 on Feb. 6.
