Huntsville, AL Animal Ordinances: Pet Store Rules (2026)

A pet shop or pet supply store may offer for sale only those dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens obtained from and in cooperation with HAS, an animal shelter, or an animal rescue organization or agency as defined in section 5-1.(b)Every pet shop or pet supply store offering for sale any dog, cat, puppy or kitten shall display a label stating the name and address of the organization supplying said animal on the animal's cage.(c)A pet shop or pet supply store shall not offer for sale a puppy or kitten that is younger than eight weeks old.(d)Every pet shop or pet supply store offering for sale any dog, cat, puppy or kitten shall maintain records for each animal offered for sale. The records shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the date of the transaction, and shall be available for inspection by any HAS officer or law enforcement officer. The records shall include the following information for each transaction:(1)A description and photograph of the animal;(2)The monetary value of any cash, services, or goods exchanged for the animal;(3)The name, address and phone number of the organization (HAS, animal shelter or animal rescue organization or agency) from which said pet store or pet supply store acquired said animal; and(4)The name, address and phone number of the new owner of the animal. (Ord. No. 18-1089, § 2, 12-20-2018)