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Two good reasons to take
action for puppies. First, the chill of January winds reminds us that
thousands of dogs and puppies are enduring the long, cold winter nights
outside, isolated in small cages, unable to even cuddle together for
warmth and comfort. They are waiting for us to send help -- it is just
unconscionable that there are no inspectors at hundreds of large
breeding operations, and it’s no surprise that the conditions are
particularly inhumane at these unlicensed facilities.
Second, each new year, we
engage in a process of reflection and renew our commitment to our goals. |
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Let's
keep our promise to the dogs who wait for us and make a resolution
to pass the Pet Animal Welfare Statute, or PAWS, which will bring
protection and comfort to animals stuck in puppy mills.
Where do your
legislators stand?
Find out if your
legislators have co-sponsored PAWS yet.
PAWS
will allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to inspect puppy mills
that are currently beyond the reach of the law. These mass
commercial breeders are taking advantage of a loophole in the Animal
Welfare Act that allows them to sell puppies directly to the public
and avoid all federal oversight. This means that no matter how
horrific the conditions may be at the puppy mill, the USDA is not
permitted to even look at the animals.
PAWS
would change all this. Carefully written to avoid covering smaller
"hobby breeders," PAWS would make sure that large breeding
operations (those that sell seven or more litters in a year) are
subject to the minimum requirements of the AWA.
1.
Take action.
It is critically important that we thank those legislators who are
taking a stand against puppy mills -- and get the others to do the
same.
If your U.S. Representative or two Senators have already
co-sponsored PAWS (click
here to find out), please call them at 202-224-3121
and thank them. If they have not, please send an email to your
Representative and Senators and urge them to co-sponsor and strongly
support this important humane legislation.
Email your U.S.
Representative and Senators now.
2. Make a call.
The puppy mill lobby is working hard to scare and confuse folks into
opposing PAWS. Your voice is needed NOW to help dogs in puppy mills.
In addition to your email, please take a moment to make a short
phone call urging your legislators to co-sponsor and strongly
support the PAWS legislation. (Not sure what to say?
Click here.)
3.
Spread the word.
Every single U.S. Senator and Representative needs to hear from
constituents who care about animals. Ask your friends and family to
call their Senators and Representatives as well.
Tell five friends to take
action now.
Without PAWS, mass breeding operations will continue to escape
federal oversight, and the animals will continue to suffer.
Thank you for taking action and for all you do on behalf of animals,
Take
ACTION Go Here!:
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2006_PAWS
Read more about how PAWS protects
dogs in puppy mills
