I was in a local pet store and noticed that the animals cages were quite dirty and that the animals looked unhealthy and depressed, do you inspect pet stores?
Every pet shop operating within the City of Toronto must comply with Municipal Licensing & Standards (Urban Development Services) who make sure businesses follow applicable municipal bylaws. Since a pet shop generally has animals for sale, they must also comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 349 (PDF file size 95KB). Chapter 349-5 indicates that it is the responsibility of the owner to provide adequate and appropriate care. Chapter 349-8 indicates that no person shall keep an animal in an unsanitary condition. If you are concerned about the health and safety of animals housed at a pet store, call Toronto Animal Services at 416-338-PAWS (7297) and file a complaint.
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