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Fact: The midwest has a high concentration of puppy mills.
Fact: 99% of pet stores obtain their animals through puppy mills either directly or through brokers.
Fact: Reputable breeders do not sell their puppies to pet stores.
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February 19, 2009-
ACTION ALERT
Today the Indiana House of Representatives stood strong against animal abuse and puppy mills by passing HB1468 with a 81 - 14 vote. The bill will now head to a senate committee hearing to be voted upon and, if approved, will then move to the full Indiana Senate for a vote.
Read the MCHA Press Release re: H.B.1468
Puppy mill bill proposal draws yelps and howls - Herald Times 2/22
Take action today to ensure this critical piece of legislation gets passed by contacting your Indiana State Senator. The animals can't wait and are relying on you to help them. A few moments of your time to send an e-mail and/or make a quick phone call is what makes change happen and will stop the suffering of countless thousands of animals.
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Look-up your Indiana Senator
Phone numbers to the Indiana Senate: 800-382-9841 or 317-232-9600
February 12, 2009-
ACTION ALERT: Contact your Indiana House Representative today to support HB1468 cracking down on puppy mills and animal cruelty in Indiana. House will vote next week. Act today!
What is a Puppy Mill?
A puppy mill is a commercial breeding facility that mass produces puppies for sale to brokers, the general public and pet stores.
What happens inside a puppy mill?
Puppy mills house hundreds of dogs referred to as breeding stock, which spend their lives inside cramped and inhumane conditions being bred repeatedly, producing litter after litter of puppies to be sold to pet stores and the general public.
These dogs rarely receive vet care, attention, or exercise. As puppy mill dogs become unable to breed they are commonly abandoned, inhumanely destroyed, or succumb to untreated illnesses.
Are puppy mills legal in Indiana?
If puppy mills sell directly to pet stores they must be inspected and licensed through the USDA. However, USDA enforces mills based on the Animal Welfare Act which has minimal requirements and regulations for commercial breeding facilities.
If a breeding facility is selling to the general public through direct sales and the internet, they currently do not have to be inspected or licensed, unless they reside in an Indiana county that has its own local ordinances requiring inspections and permits.
Why can't animals be removed from mills that are obviously being neglected or abused?
The current Indiana neglect code only stipulates that food, water and shelter shall be provided to companion animals. Unless a county has ordinances stronger than the state code, it is difficult to legally remove animals and charge the abuser. There must also be willingness to take action by local law enforcement, animal control if it exists in the county and for the prosecutor to file charges against the person.
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Latest News and Videos:
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Find out about the author and the story of Baby that is helping to reveal the truth of puppy mills across the nation. Be sure to pick up your copy of this inspiring and important book.
A tale of hope, courage, and the amazing journey of one special dog.
Book Description:
When you meet Baby, the first thing you notice is her limp. She only has three legs, you see -- she lost one following years of mistreatment at a puppy mill. But spend a little more time with Baby and her irrepressible "Ma," Jana Kohl, and you'll hear the story of how this gentle creature has gone from puppy-mill victim to celebrity "spokesdog" -- hobnobbing with celebrities, lobbying politicians, and inspiring an entire movement to end the kind of animal abuse she suffered for so many years.
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Find out what you can do to avoid supporting a puppy mill and help stop the suffering.
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Stand Up and Speak for the Animals
Inform your state and federal legislators that you are disturbed by the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills and would like to see legislation passed that ensures that all animals bred to be pets are raised in healthy conditions.
Need to know who your representatives are?
Find out here: Indiana State Legislators
Indiana Federal Legislators
Not sure about how to be a good lobbyist for the animals?
Learn every thing you need to know by visiting the Humane Society of the United States Citizen Lobbyist Center.
Interested in digging a little deeper into animal advocacy?
"Pick up this book. We'd be a much stronger movement if every advocate studied this important text."
Wayne Pacelle, CEO, Humane Society of the United States
"'Get Political for Animals' will go down in history. Asked what is the most effective way one can help the animals, I tell people: 'Buy this book! Open to page 1! Follow the instructions!'"
Rich McLellan, Executive Director, League of Humane Voters, CA Chapter
"Essential reading...engrossing and practical...belongs in every advocate's toolbox."
In Defense of Animals
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