Denver City Council may ban the sale of kittens, puppies and bunnies at Denver pet stores.

Currently, this practice is not happening — but advocates say it’s good to get ahead.

The proposed ordinance arose from a concern about how commercial breeders are exploiting animals, proponents argued.

“The methods used for breeding are inherently cruel,” said Councilmember Chris Hinds, the ordinance’s sponsor.

The problem with ‘puppy mills’ and selling at pet stores

Many of these animals also have hidden medical complications from inbreeding. Pet stores often use predatory lending schemes to finance the animals, leaving customers in debt for animals that sometimes die young because of those health issues.

The health issues caused by inbreeding, coupled with high prices, lead some owners to ei

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