Meredith Lee/The HSUS

Michigan: Urge the House Committee on Government Operations to support the Puppy Protection Bill!

The House Committee on Government Operations will be considering the Puppy Protection Bill, HB 4838, which would prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores.

Public records show that Michigan pet stores sell puppies from puppy mills with awful animal welfare records, where there is little concern for the health and well-being of the animals. Families who purchase animals from stores are often burdened with pet health problems that can cost thousands of dollars in veterinary bills or lead to a lifetime of medical complications.

During our most recent undercover investigation at a Petland store in Novi, Michigan, our hidden camera captured sick puppies, questionable veterinary care and unsafe conditions. Several ailing puppies were sent back to their breeders, to unknown fates, instead of being given proper treatment. This investigation is just the latest of several we've conducted at Petland locations.

Tell the House Committee on Government Operations that selling puppies in pet stores is inhumane and supports puppy mills. Michigan residents will still be able to get the pet of their choice from shelters, rescues and responsible breeders.

TAKE ACTION

Please call Chairman Liberati at (517) 373-1776 and urge him to report HB 4838 out of committee. You can say: "As a Michigan resident , I’m calling to urge you to help stop the sale of puppy mill puppies in Michigan pet stores by reporting HB 4838 out of committee."

After making your call (please do not skip that crucial step!), fill in and submit the form below to send a follow-up message.

This action alert is for U.S. residents. International advocates, please visit Humane Society International.

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Rep.

Tullio

Liberati

MI House Committee

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Laurie

Pohutsky

MI House Committee

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Bryan

Posthumus

MI House Committee

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Mike

McFall

MI House Committee

Rep.

Jaime

Greene

MI House Committee

Dear Members of the House Committee on Government Operations,

As a Michigan resident, I urge you to support the Puppy Protection Bill, HB 4838, which will drive the pet market towards more humane and consumer-friendly sources by prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores.

Public records show that Michigan pet stores sell puppies from massive puppy mills with terrible animal welfare records. Families who purchase puppies from pet stores are often burdened with pet health problems that can cost thousands of dollars in veterinary bills or lead to a lifetime of medical complications, and many customers fall victim to predatory puppy financing. 

No pet stores need to sell puppies. Stores can thrive under a model that focuses on pet products and services. Residents will still be able to get the pet of their choice from shelters, rescues and responsible breeders who sell directly to the public.

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