This week’s Take Action Thursday promotes legislation to stop the sale of companion animals bred in substandard and inhumane breeding conditions in pet shops.

State Legislation

Each year, more than two million companion animals are born in large-scale commercial breeding facilities—commonly known as puppy or kitten mills. These animals are kept in inhumane conditions that make them susceptible to disease and birth defects. A majority of these animals are sold through pet shops around the country. While there are many local ordinances that prohibit the sale of cats, dogs and even rabbits in pet shops, California is, to date, the only state to pass a ban on the sale of dogs and cats from commercial breeders.

Four states have introduced puppy/kitten/rabbit mill bills this session. Please take action below to encourage your elected officials to help protect animals from harm by supporting this humane and lifesaving legislation.

Want to do more? Visit the NAVS Advocacy Center to TAKE ACTION on behalf of animals in your state and around the country. And please make a donation today to support the advancement of humane legislation across the U.S.

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