Animal shelters across Puget Sound are overwhelmed with an influx of animals, prompting the Edmonds City Council to take action with a new ban on backyard breeding.
The ordinance passed by a narrow 4-3 vote Tuesday night. It aims to reduce the number of animals in shelters by outlawing the deliberate breeding, advertising and selling of companion animals within city limits. Edmonds Councilmember Jenna Nand, who authored the legislation, tells FOX 13 it’s the first of its kind here in Washington. "Animals are paying the price for the cruelty that accompanies uncontrolled backyard breeding," Nand said.
They claim many of these animals are confined to cages due to unethical serial breeding practices."Everyone has horror stories of finding neglected and abused animals in horrific circumstances on properties," Nand said. "Being bred for profit in small cages without food, water, or adequate space."Opponents, however, questioned the timing and feasibility of the ordinance, citing limited funding and only two animal control officers for the city’s nearly 43,000 residents.
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