It would appear there is some confusion about what is permissible in the city of Bentonville with regards to pet shelters, rescues, and adoption organizations, and whether or not they can have adoption events within the city.
I know a bunch of cities in Northwest Arkansas recently passed ordinances banning the sale or give aways of pets on random street corners, and some cities require permits to do this. I also know that Rogers passed exceptions to this for businesses that are in the pet industry (petco) and shelters, rescues, and adoption organizations.
The Bentonville Code Enforcement officers were recently called on a lady doing an adoption event, of which I do not know all of the details, and was ordered to cease. I do know that I have been trying to work with the city to put on an adoption event on or just off the Bentonville Square (They are still doing construction I think) during the Farmer's Market on some Saturday, and all of my efforts have been thwarted by the city attorney, citing that it is illegal to sell pets on public grounds. Who is selling pets?
Does anyone know how the ordinances read for the city of Bentonville, or who the city attorney is? I would love to pick this back up again, but they are making it difficult. If anyone knows anything about this topic, please email me.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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