SF Commission Postpones Vote On Pet Sale Ban
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ A San Francisco commission has put off a vote on a proposal to ban pet sales to consider an alternate idea that would require pet owners to be licensed.
The Commission of Animal Control and Welfare decided at its meeting on Thursday to postpone the vote at least until January after more than three hours of debate.
Commissioner Philip Gerrie said he didn't think the commission should rush the vote.
Gerrie proposed the ban in the spring. It would apply to dogs, cats as well as small animals such as hamsters and rats.
It would need the approval of city supervisors before it could go into effect.
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The alternative proposal would require potential pet owners to take a class on animal care and obtain a license in order to adopt a pet.
