The restrictions on retail pet stores set forth in Section (B) of this Chapter shall not apply to the following entities:
An animal control center, animal care facility, kennel, pound or training facility operated by any subdivision of local, state or federal government; a humane society or rescue organization; or to any veterinary hospital or clinic licensed pursuant to the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004, 225 ILCS 115, et seq. (Ord. 20-O-15, 4-27-2020)