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San francisco, and that's how they make their living? >> i think the truth of the matter is that most pet stores make the bulk of their money through pet supplies. you know, when you look at the major chains, like petco and metsmart, they don't sell dogs and cats but they allow in-store adoptions of shelter and rescue groups and that would be an option in the city, have adoptions of animals from local shelters and recent cues and when people come in to adopt those animals, sell them the supplies. jon: mr. yaki -- go ahead. >> what i'm hearing here is not an answer to the question about why wou...

Is that to dispose of a fish you don't want is an out of sight, out of mind issue when is basically flush. i don't get why everything that he said, i understand, i think people appreciate it, but to simply go all the way and say we're not going to allow the sale of pets in san francisco, hurting small businesses at a time when we should be doing everything we can to save small businesses is just bad policy at the wrong time. jon: adam, you know, say what you right but a lot of critics are saying the real goal here is to simply ban people from owning pets in san francisco. >> well, i think that...

Sally, i'll start off with you, why do you think this is a good idea? why is it necessary? >> where we were coming from is that we're interested in, there's a lot of cities in san francisco are considering the idea of banning a sale of dogs and cats in pet stores because many of those animals come from puppy mills, that's not really a problem in san francisco per se because there's only one store that sells puppies and they don't sell have money. the problem is with small animals, mice, and hamsters, not many people -- they end up having to euthanize healthy otherwise adoptable animals. san fr...

Win by a land slooipd. so i decided i'm going after the bad hair vote." and culture ministry is cracking down on mullets, ponytail, long hair in general. short cuts have been approved and hair gel is okay but only in moderation. finally, san francisco's considering sending pet stores to the doghouse. the "chronicle" reports the animal control commission will consider tonight banning sale of all pets except fish. residents would have to go to another city, adopt through a shelter or gow through contraband to get their critters. the pet store owners say it would put them out of business. ♪ â...

Cigars, marijuana and prostitution. so how much is that doggy in the window? it's a moot question in west hollywood where the city council just banned the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. they say it's a swipe at puppy mills and a way to promote getting animals from shelters. of course there are technically no pet stores in west hollywood. in 2002 the city changed the word "pet" to "companion." there are also no stores that actually sell animals, but i guess it's the thought that counts. best in show at the 134th westminster kennel club is going to be the scottish terrier. >> sadie the s...