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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.
Public comments (7)
An AKC breeder of merit opposed the blanket moratorium, saying it punishes responsible breeders who health-test, contract, and take back dogs, and would force her to leave the city.
CITY COUNCIL — February 12, 2026 · 26:16 →A veterinarian described firsthand cases of parvovirus deaths and emergency C-sections from backyard breeding and urged passage of the bill.
CITY COUNCIL — February 12, 2026 · 31:05 →Speaking for the American Kennel Club, he urged Council to table the bill, saying a blanket three-year moratorium hits responsible hobby breeders while state kennel licensing was designed for large kennels.
CITY COUNCIL — February 12, 2026 · 30:34 →A 12-year ACCT Philly volunteer described a kennel count of 117 large dogs and the daily toll on shelter staff, urging passage.
CITY COUNCIL — February 12, 2026 · 50:36 →President of Philly Bully Team rescue, she strongly supported the bill, describing genetic deformities, abandoned AKC-registered dogs, and a breeder seeking to rehome three-day-old unsold puppies.
CITY COUNCIL — February 12, 2026 · 55:07 →An animal-welfare worker who saw euthanasia for space at ACCT Philly supported the bill, noting it exempts licensed kennels and addresses the root supply problem.
CITY COUNCIL — February 12, 2026 · 57:14 →A 10-year ACCT volunteer argued that since all shelter and store dogs are spayed/neutered, the 100,000th intake this April shows commercial breeding is the source of the flood.
CITY COUNCIL — February 12, 2026 · 50:24 →