Glendale, California

Ordinance Number 5748
August 23, 2011 The Glendale City Council passed an ordinance in August 2011 banning the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. In June 2011, CAPS presented an investigation report to Glendale’s City Attorney Scott Howard. The report included evidence of violations that were occurring in Glendale’s Pets R Us, which obtained its puppies from The Hunte Corporation in Goodman, MO. CAPS conducted a six-month undercover investigation at Hunte, the largest dog brokering facility in the country, as well as investigating 50 of their breeders, who were mostly USDA licensed. Approximately 50 percent of these puppy mills had serious enough violations to warrant an investigation report to the USDA. “The information provided to our office by CAPS representatives was fact-based and assisted us with the preparation of a report and ordinance. Their efforts to address the problems associated with substandard breeding facilities is to be applauded and their assistance to our office is greatly appreciated,” said Howard.