September 12, 2024

LA Times Article Highlights Puppymill Laundering Problem in California

Today, the LA Times published an in-depth article on the underground market for puppy-mill bred animals. As the article shows, this kind of activity is illegal but enforcing these laws can be difficult. Perpetrators are shifty and willing to go to great lengths to continue profiteering off of cruelty.

It is incredibly important to re-up efforts to educate the public on the suffering they are supporting when they buy a purebred animal. People who buy a purebred are easily duped into thinking the animal is coming from a "reputable" breeder - 99.99% of the time that isn't the case. As much as they might have good intentions, their money goes to perpetuating this cruel business model.

Please remind your family and friends - adopt from a shelter!

Also, do not "rescue" from any group that is not a well-respected and a known rescue organization. Many unscrupulous brokers masquerade as "rescues" to dupe less informed people looking for a pet. If they are asking for any fee over $500, be VERY suspect! You can also ask your local shelter if they know the rescue to be legitimate.

REMINDER #1

CALL TO ACTION!

AB 3162 and AB 1983 are officially on the Governor's desk!

Governor Newsom has until September 30th to sign both into law or veto.

AB 1983 will fund spay and neuter programs and AB 3162 will proactively ban octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopus in the state.

The Governor MUST hear from all of us. He needs to know there is support for this legislation. He needs to hear from you!

Please either call or use the Governor's contact page to send your support for both bills!

If you choose to call, the general switchboard number is: 916-445-2841

Better yet, go to the Governor's website, and follow the prompts. You MUST go through the process for each bill individually.

Click THIS LINK to go to our previous email blast with step-by-step instructions!

REMINDER #2

Join us for a screening of

The Game Changers!

Dear Friends:

In observation of World Heart Day, our sister organization, Social Compassion, a 501(c)(3), is proud to invite you on Saturday, September 28th, to a free event you won't want to miss - a screening of The Game Changers at 6:30PM followed by a panel discussion with the star of the movie, James Wilks, our own Judie Mancuso, Dr. Aaron Spitz, Dr. Amanda Brown-Tortorici, and Jane Velez-Mitchell at Rivian's historic and beautiful South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach.

Plant-based food and drinks will be provided as you enjoy an evening of informative entertainment and engaging panel discussion about the movie and the benefits of a plant-based diet, especially for those athletes trying to take their performance to the next level!

If you want to join us, you must RSVP asap - seating is limited!

Hope to see you on September 28th in Laguna Beach!

Click HERE or on the invitation above to RSVP.

Register for the first

Parrot Crisis Summit!

Too many parrots suffer in captivity. Wild parrot populations are endangered around the world. Let's stop the global parrot trade.

Join the International Alliance for the Protection of Parrots for a free, virtual summit that will connect parrot conservationists, veterinarians, rescue organizations, animal rights and welfare advocates, students and parrot enthusiasts from across the globe to advance the goal of stopping the international parrot trade.

Register HERE!

We cannot thank you all enough for the action you take for the animals! Please consider making a donation to help us continue our work.

With gratitude,

Judie Mancuso, founder/CEO/president

Social Compassion in Legislation