New bills move to strengthen protections for pets in Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is set to receive new tools to offer better protection to animals in breeders and pet shops. The Jacksonville City Council recently passed a bill that mandates staffing requirements for these facilities, aiming to prevent overcrowding and unsafe conditions. The new rule requires breeders and pet shops to have at least one paid employee for every 32 dogs or cats during normal business hours.