Final signature count:
19,226
19,226 signatures
toward our 25,000 goal
Thank the Humane Society for helping to cut out the puppy mill middleman.
By now most of us are aware that most puppy mills in America are cruel and inhumane. They churn out puppies as quickly as possible, raise them in deplorable, sub-standard conditions, and then sell them to individuals or pet stores only then to be sold to the public. All in all, puppy mills do not raise healthy dogs.
The Humane Society of the United States has been unwavering in its quest to eradicate puppy mills — its latest initiative is asking pet store owners to refuse to sell puppies in their stores, with the intention of discouraging puppy mill sales and encouraging rescue adoptions. Stores that comply receive an officially endorsed HSUS sticker to display in their windows.
Stand with HSUS in eliminating cruel puppy mills across the United States.
<p>.moreInfoMenu { width: 100%; height: auto; } .moreInfoMenu > a { text-decoration: none; color: #000; } .moreInfoMenu > a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: #000; } .moreInfoMenu > p { font: 12px/14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; } .moreInfoItem { width: 98%; height: 60px; border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px auto; } .moreInfoItem > img { width: 50px; height: 50px; margin: 5px; float: left; clear: none; } .moreInfoItem > p { font: 12px/14px; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 0px; } .moreInfoItem:hover { border: 1px solid #ccc; background: #F5FFEA; } .callToAction { text-decoration: none; } .moreInfoItem:hover .callToAction { font-weight: bold; }</p><p><strong>Puppy mills are a complex problem</strong> demanding a multifaceted solution. Looking for other ways to help? Try one of the other petitions below:</p><p>[</p><p><img src="http://ctg.greatergood.net/clickToGive/images/takeaction/campaigns/PuppyMillPledge_250x250.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>Concerned consumers and animal advocates are frustrated by the slow pace of adequate legal protection. Sign the personal pledge and put puppy mills out of business, once and for all.</p><p>](<a href="http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/petition/PuppyMillPledge)[">http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/petition/PuppyMillPledge)[</a></p><p><img src="http://ctg.greatergood.net/clickToGive/images/takeaction/campaigns/MissouriPuppyMills_125x125.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>Puppy mills use the internet to exploit dogs and deceive consumers who believe they are dealing with a reputable breeder. Call for stricter regulation of internet trafficking.</p><p>](<a href="http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/petition/OnlinePuppySellers">http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/petition/OnlinePuppySellers</a>)</p><p><strong>Animal advocates are making progress every day,</strong> making it tougher to exploit puppies for profit. Explore past petitions and see how the rules are changing:</p><p>[</p><p><img src="http://ctg.greatergood.net/clickToGive/images/takeaction/campaigns/PuppyMillReform_125x125.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>After much pressure from voters, Missouri eventually passed the Canine Cruelty Prevention Act in an attempt to reverse the state’s reputation as a haven for puppy mills.</p><p>](<a href="http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/petition/PuppyMillReform)[">http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/petition/PuppyMillReform)[</a></p><p><img src="http://ctg.greatergood.net/clickToGive/images/takeaction/campaigns/PuppyMillImportBan_125x125.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>Revisions to USDA policy now include provisions allowing the agency to credibly enforce a federal ban on puppy mill imports into the US.</p><p>](<a href="http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/petition/PuppyMillImportBan">http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/petition/PuppyMillImportBan</a>)</p>
