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  • 1.  Puppy mill ban

    Posted 03-31-2025 07:02 PM
    Hi all! Back in 2015, Humane Action Pennsylvania helped to pass a retail sales ban of cats, dogs, and rabbits not from shelters or rescues in Pittsburgh, effectively ending the sale of mill bred animals in the city! More recently, we have been working on educating law enforcement agencies on identifying signs of animal abuse/neglect, and the protocols to follow when they encounter abused animals. 
    Feel free to get in touch if you want to know more or want to do something similar in your area!

    #LawsandPublicPolicy

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    Michael Steinfeld
    Humane Action Pennsylvania
    Volunteer
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  • 2.  RE: Puppy mill ban

    Posted 04-03-2025 12:58 PM

    Hey Michael! I would love to know more. I am in Missouri, where pet retail, back yard breeders and mills are in full force and a major lack of legislation from our government. I live in a rural area but I feel passing something like this is larger city would be a great starting point.



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    Jessica Johnson
    Volunteer Coordinator/Event Coordinator/Volunteer
    Humane Society of Ray County
    Richmond MO
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