A Louisville pet store has filed a lawsuit against city officials and Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman after receiving several fines for violating a Louisville ordinance aimed at shutting down “puppy mills” in the area.
Puppygram Com LLC filed a lawsuit against the Louisville Metro Government, Louisville Codes and Regulations Department officials and Attorney General Russell Coleman on Oct. 8 over the ordinance, calling it “unconstitutional.” The store owners are calling for injunctive relief and a restraining order, which would prevent Louisville from enforcing the ban until further court action.
According to records provided by Louisville Metro Animal Services, animal control officers observed dogs for sale at the store on South Hurstbourne Parkway and issued five civil penalties to the business between Oct. 3-7. The violations, which carry a $500 fine, have since been turned over to Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell's office, LMAS spokesperson Stephanie Jackson said.
