San Antonio, Texas

• Any person whose female dog or cat has a litter must obtain a litter permit.
• Any person who sells or offers for sale one or more puppies must obtain a seller’s permit.

Sec. 5-107. – Litter permit.
Any person whose female dog or cat has a litter must obtain a litter permit prior to or within ten (10) business days of the litter’s birth.

(1) The issuance of a permit authorizes the whelping of no more than one (1) litter per female dog or cat in any 12-month period.

(2) If a person fails to obtain a permit after notice, then the department shall be authorized to impound the female dog or cat and the animal litter.

(3) The litter permit number shall be prominently displayed in all advertisements, notices, or displays of the litter for sale or trade or offers to give away any members of the litter.

(4) No person may offer any puppy or kitten under the age of eight (8) weeks for sale, trade or other compensation or for free giveaway (except a puppy or kitten, or litter or litters taken to the department, or any tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded for the purpose of providing humane sanctuary or shelter for abandoned or unwanted animals, or any recognized rescue organization which is currently registered with the department).

(5) This section does not apply to caretakers of feral cat colonies and rescuers affiliated with recognized rescue organizations registered with the department.

(Ord. No. 2010-06-17-0555, § 1, 6-17-10)

Sec. 5-108. – Seller’s permit.
Any person who sells or offers for sale one (1) or more puppies must obtain a seller’s permit.

(1) Each seller’s permit shall be valid for one (1) year. Each permit applicant shall be required to take an educational course as part of the permit application process.

(2) The seller’s permit number shall be prominently displayed in all advertisements, notices, or displays for sale of the puppies.

(3) A seller’s permit holder shall provide a purchaser a written statement which shall include a guarantee of good health for a period of not less than two (2) weeks with a recommendation to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian.

(4) A person who obtains a litter permit or pet shop license shall not be required to obtain a seller’s permit under this section.

(5) If a person fails to obtain a permit after notice, then the department shall be authorized to impound the puppies.

(Ord. No. 2010-06-17-0555, § 1, 6-17-10)