Ban Puppy Mills

I'd prefer a full out ban of commercial breeders but I know its probably not possible at this stage and this is a step in the right direction.

Missourians for the Protection of Dogs—a coalition made up of the Humane Society of Missouri, the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the U.S.,—is sponsoring a ballot initiative that will ensure basic and humane conditions for dogs in breeding facilities. Called the Missouri Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, it would prohibit some of the worst abuses prevalent in Missouri’s commercial dog kennels. To get the act on the November 2010 ballot, the coalition needs to gather more than 100,000 signatures of support from Missouri voters by the end of April.

Volunteers are needed immediately to gather these signatures. If you are willing to be part of this pet saving effort, please attend the kick-off meeting nearest you:

- Saturday, January 16, 1:00-3:00 P.M.—St. Louis Kick-off (at Humane Society of Missouri headquarters, 1201 Macklind Ave. 63110)
- Wednesday, January 13, 6:00-8:00 P.M.—Columbia Kick-off
- Thursday, January 14, 6:15-8:15 P.M.—Kansas City Kick-off
- Friday, January 15, 6:00-8:00 P.M.—Springfield Kick-off

For meeting locations and to learn how the Missouri Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act would improve living conditions in commercial kennels visit www.missourifordogs.com.