A photo of a scare looking puppy in a cage

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Stop an attack on animals in Florida

State lawmakers are currently considering dangerous bills that would reverse recently passed pet store ordinances and ultimately protect pet stores and their puppy mill suppliers from local regulation. SB 994/HB 849 also known as “the Petland bills” were drafted to be intentionally misleading and appear to regulate the pet store industry but the provisions are unenforceable.

The majority of puppies sold in pet stores come from mills: intensive breeding facilities where there is little concern for the health and wellbeing of the animals. Families who purchase animals from stores are often burdened with pet health problems that can cost thousands of dollars in veterinary visits or lead to a lifetime of medical complications.

TAKE ACTION
Please call your state representative and senator today and ask them to oppose SB 994/HB 849. Look up your legislators' phone numbers. You can say: "As your constituent, I am calling to ask you to please oppose SB 994/HB 849."

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

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

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As your constituent, I ask that you oppose SB 994/HB 849, also known as “the Petland bills”. These bills were drafted to be intentionally misleading and appear to regulate the pet store industry, but the provisions are weak and unenforceable. 

Additionally, SB 994/HB 849 would reverse recently passed ordinances in Manatee and Orange Counties that stop 10 pet stores from selling puppy mill puppies and shield Petland and other puppy-selling pet stores from any additional local regulation. Please do all that you can to protect puppies and their families.

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