Cape Town's Draft Animal Keeping Bylaw Misdirects Regulatory Efforts at Compliant Pet Owners and Small Groomers

The proposed bylaw, as currently drafted, imposes disproportionate requirements on those who already follow existing rules, while failing to target the actual sources of animal-related complaints or nuisances in the city. This approach risks burdening responsible caregivers and small businesses without delivering meaningful improvements to animal welfare or public safety.