Representatives of Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare were among those who testified at several city council meetings with more planned.

The objective is to have cities across Colorado join the states and cities in the USA who have passed ordinances that ban the sale of puppies/kittens through retail pet stores.

As of August, 2024, 18 cities in the State of Colorado have passed such an ordinance. These cities recognize that puppy mills distribute their puppies through retail stores to consumers who are unaware of the source of the puppies.

In addition, great news is that as of August, 2024 8 STATES have passed a BAN on RETAIL PUPPY SALES!

Colorado Cities who have passed a BAN on RETAIL PUPPY SALES!

  • Fountain
  • Berthoud
  • Breckenridge
  • Frisco
  • Dillon
  • Eagle
  • Fairplay
  • Alma
  • Silverthorne
  • Vail
  • Superior
  • Minturn
  • Mancos
  • Aurora
  • Englewood
  • Johnstown
  • Bayfield
  • Littleton

States who have passed a BAN on RETAIL PUPPY SALES!

  • California
  • Maryland
  • Maine
  • Washington
  • Illinois
  • New York
  • Oregon
  • Vermont