Target: Governor Kathy Hochul, New York
Goal: Ensure enforcement of the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act to prevent the sale of animals from cruel breeding facilities.
A new law aimed at ending the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores is under threat as some pet store owners have filed a lawsuit to halt its implementation. The Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, set to take effect on December 15, was designed to curb unethical breeding practices that subject animals to inhumane conditions in puppy mills, where they are confined in cages for their entire lives and discarded when no longer profitable.
Despite the law’s intent to protect animals from such cruelty and promote adoptions from shelters and rescues, these pet store owners are attempting to block the law, prioritizing their businesses over animal welfare. This action could allow the continuation of animal suffering associated with mass breeding facilities, where animals endure neglect and abuse.
It is crucial that the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act is enforced as intended to prevent further cruelty to innocent animals. By upholding this law, we can ensure that animals are no longer subjected to the horrors of puppy mills and that pet stores promote humane practices. Demand that Governor Kathy Hochul stands firm against attempts to undermine this critical legislation and protects animals from ongoing abuse.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Governor Hochul,
I am writing to express my strong support for the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, which is set to take effect on December 15, and to urge you to ensure its full implementation despite recent legal challenges. It has been reported that several pet store owners have filed a lawsuit seeking to halt this important law, potentially allowing the continued sale of animals from cruel and unethical breeding facilities.
Puppy mills subject innocent animals to unimaginable suffering, confining them in cages for their entire lives, depriving them of proper care, and discarding them when they are no longer profitable. The Puppy Mill Pipeline Act aims to end this cruelty by banning the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores, instead promoting adoption from shelters and rescues.
I urge you to stand firm against efforts to undermine this legislation and to protect animals from the horrors of mass breeding operations. By enforcing the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, you can help put an end to the suffering of countless animals and promote a more humane and compassionate society.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Artem Makarov
