Puppy Mill Campaign
Congress Introduces Bill to End Puppy Mill Abuse
May 26, 2005 -- Today the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced a bill to regulate large, commercial pet breeding operations that sell directly to the public. This bill, entitled the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (S. 1139/H.R. 2669) will close a loophole that exempts the sale of puppies over the Internet and through newspaper ads.
Young puppies are often transported across state lines to unsuspecting consumers who are unable to see the conditions the animal was bred in.
“This bill is long overdue and truly welcomed by the humane community,” said Sara Amundson of DDAL. "This is a significant first step in seeking parity between the federal Animal Welfare Act’s requirements for large, commercial breeders selling to pet stores and to the public."
Ask your Members of Congress to support S. 1139/H.R. 2669.
What is a "Puppy Mill?"
A "puppy mill" is a facility that continuously breeds female dogs, housing them and their puppies in deplorable conditions. Inadequate food, water, sanitation, constant exposure to the elements and dilapidated housing are commonplace.
Because of these inhumane conditions, many puppies sold from these mills suffer from chronic physical ailments and may be fearful of people and other animals. These inhumane and abusive conditions have been the subjects of television reports and newspaper articles nationwide. Read U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield's editorial on puppy mill legislation.
How You Can Help Stop Puppy Mills
Write a Letter to the Editor of your local newspaper and help bring needed attention to this issue!
Adopt a puppy from a shelter or rescue group.
Help bolster our case for stronger regulations. Send DDAL newspaper articles about the animal cruelty and inhumane conditions found at puppy mills of dealers selling directly to the public.
Puppy mill factsheet (pdf)
Contact the DDAL Legislative Department for more information.
Ask your Members of Congress to support the Pet Animal Welfare Statute. take action
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