LET'S BAN PUPPY MILLS
Take Action to Ban Puppy Mills From Doing Business in NJ
There are 3 things you can do today to advocate to put a stop to puppy mills.
The effort to ban puppy mills is a push for bills S2511/A4051 the “Pet Purchase Protection Act,” to prohibit the retail sale of animals from puppy mills. Legislation would require pet stores to disclose the origins of the dogs and cats they sell, and would bar animal rescue organizations, shelters and pounds from obtaining cats or dogs from breeders or brokers in exchange for payment or compensation.
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Step 1: Sign The Petition
I hereby call on the New Jersey Legislature to effectively ban the retail sale of puppies from puppy mills throughout the state. Puppy mills should be unequivocally condemned for their cruel and inhumane disregard for animal welfare. Putting an end to these establishments will stop the cruelty while reducing New Jersey’s stray population and the number of animals euthanized annually.
New Jersey residents please sign this petition and urge your legislators to ban the retail sale of animals from puppy mills.
STEP 2: Email Your Legislators Today!
Ask your one Senator and two Assembly Members to introduce the bill. We’ve prepared a sample email for you to use, but we highly encourage you to modify it to make it more personal.
Sample Email to your Legislator
Subject line: A note from your constituent - please help ban puppy mills
Dear ________,
As your constituent, I am writing to ask for your support in taking a stand to prevent puppy mills from operating in New Jersey. Puppy mills are notorious for causing harm to dogs through improper care, poor genetic outcomes, and disease. They also negatively impact families who unknowingly purchase from them, leading to shortened life-spans and costly health issues.
Currently, there is a critical piece of legislation that can help end this cruelty:
- S2511 in the Senate
- A4051 in the Assembly
These bills would prohibit the sale of puppies from puppy mills in New Jersey, following the lead of five other states and over 400 localities nationwide that have already taken action.
I urge you to support and help pass S2511/A4051 to stop the harm caused by puppy mills and ensure a safer environment for both pets and the families who love them.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City, NJ]
STEP 3: Call Your Legislators Today>
After emailing your Senator and two Assembly Members, be sure to follow up with their offices with a polite phone call. Calling takes less than two minutes, and it’s really easy! We’ve prepared a sample script for you to use but please feel free to modify it to make it more personal.
Sample Call Script
Hi, my name is _____, and I’m a New Jersey resident from __(city)__. I’m following up on an email I sent earlier about requesting __(name)__ to support bill S2511 and A4051 to ban the sale of puppies from puppy mills in NJ.
Thank you.
