Don't let them get away with it

You have a rare chance to comment on a proposed USDA rule that will impact puppy mills. [Urge the USDA to deny license renewals to repeat violators of the Animal Welfare Act and to breeders and dealers who have animal cruelty convictions»]( [HSUS logo]( [Stop puppy mill abuse]( {NAME}, it's hard to believe. Businesses using animals—like puppy mills, roadside zoos and circuses—that have repeatedly violated the Animal Welfare Act’s minimum care standards continue to obtain licenses to operate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And repeat violators routinely have their license automatically renewed, even when they’ve been cited with major violations—like inspectors finding sick, malnourished or injured animals. This is shocking, but thankfully the USDA is considering a change to how these businesses are licensed. And YOU can do something to help prevent this abuse. [Speak up for animals and use the sample copy below (or a personalized version) to submit a comment to the USDA by October 23:]( I support a regulatory change that would require licensees to regularly demonstrate compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, and to disclose any animal cruelty convictions under state or local law, before renewing their license or significantly expanding their operations. I also urge the USDA to prevent noncompliant licensees from simply getting a new license for the same operation under a different family member’s name. Allowing violators to continue operating is harmful to animals and a waste of government resources. [Take action]( Thank you for all you do for animals. [Wayne's signature] Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO Photo by Meredith Lee/The HSUS [HSUS Facebook]( [HSUS Twitter]( [HSUS YouTube]( [HSUS Pinterest]( [HSUS Instagram]( [VIEW IN BROWSER]( © 2017 [The Humane Society of the United States]( 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037 donorcare@humanesociety.org | [202-452-1100]( This message was sent to {EMAIL}. [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](