RI: Let's put puppy mills in the past.

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Urge your state senator to support H. 7477

Great news! The state legislature is considering a lifesaving bill that would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats ― unless they come from shelters or rescue groups.

If enacted, House Bill 7477 will help put an end to the suffering of countless animals in substandard breeding facilities, and will help reduce killing in our shelters.

Americans have made it clear that they do not support puppy mills. That’s why more than 250 cities and counties throughout the U.S. (as well as the entire states of California and Maryland) have already passed laws to ban the retail sale of puppies from inhumane breeding mills. And now Rhode Island is poised to do the same.

Please take action today by urging your representatives to vote YES on H. 7477.

Thank you for speaking up for animals. Together, we can Save Them All.

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Dear [Decision Maker],

As a proud resident of Rhode Island, I respectfully urge you to support H. 7477, which will restrict the retail sale of inhumanely bred dogs and cats, many of whom end up in our overcrowded, taxpayer-subsidized shelters.

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Puppy mills are in business to supply pet stores. The pets kept in these facilities often spend their entire lives in dirty, crowded cages for the sole purpose of producing as many animals as possible for the pet trade. 
 
Pet stores that obtain animals from these facilities are not an asset to our community. However, they could become part of the solution by phasing out the sale of these pets and transitioning to a business model that offers profitable products and services, as well as animals for adoption from local shelters and rescue groups. 
 
Therefore, H. 7477 will not prevent pet stores from doing business, but it will reduce the burden on shelters and rescue groups by increasing pet adoptions. It will also benefit local hobby breeders by allowing them to continue providing responsibly bred animals directly to consumers who cannot find what they are looking for through adoption.

Americans have made it clear that they do not support puppy mills. That's why more than 250 cities and counties throughout the U.S. (as well as the entire states of California and Maryland) have already passed laws to ban the retail sale of puppies from inhumane breeding mills. It's time for Rhode Island to do the same.

I urge you to protect pets, consumers and taxpayers in Rhode Island by voting yes on H. 7477.

Sincerely,