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Minneapolis Drops Dog Ownership Barrier | Duluth News
Minneapolis is poised to remove a controversial dog ownership barrier for people with felony records, ending a 2008 ordinance that required costly permits for owning large dogs. With only 18 permit applications since 2020 — and just 11 approved — city officials and advocates argue the rule is outdated and punitive, not protective. Supporters, including animal care directors and formerly incarcerated individuals, say pets are vital family members and the law unfairly penalizes those rebuilding their lives. While safeguards against animal abuse remain, many believe they can be upheld without…
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