Do you consider yourself a dog lover? If so, please Take Action for them!
As part of our mission, Dogs For Life is is dedicated to improving the welfare of dogs through Shelter Reform, Legislation, and Policy Changes. Below are important issues we urge you to participate in. Please raise your voice for the dogs!
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Stop Dealers from Selling Dogs for Laboratory ExperimentsNo dog or cat should ever be used as an objectified subject for harmful experiments. To reach this ultimate goal, a regulatory bill has been introduced to help curb how facilities acquire animals. The Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2019 (H.R. 689) would prohibit Class B (or “random source”) animal dealers, who have a nefarious history of obtaining dogs and cats. These predators often target strays, animals stolen from backyards, and dogs and cats obtained through “free to a good home” offers.
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End the Department of Veterans' Cruel Experiments on DogsThe PUPPERS Act of 2019 (H.R.1155) would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from purchasing, breeding, transporting, housing, feeding, maintaining, or experimenting on dogs for any study that causes significant pain or distress. The House unanimously passed the 2017 bill, but then it stalled in the Senate, thanks in large part to the VA’s efforts to kill it.
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STOP BSL, Breed Specific LegislationBreed-specific legislation (BSL) bans or restricts certain types of dogs based solely on their appearance. It does NOT take into account how the owner has raised, trained, or managed the dog. And it doesn't take into account the dog’s actual behavior. This reactionary movement is currently targeting Pit Bulls, resulting in mass killings of innocent dogs, just based on what they look like. To fight the spread of BSL, vigilance and intelligent action are necessary. Take Action by Signing Up For BSL alerts by State or County for the latest Action Alerts and legislative updates.
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