Ways You Can Help End Puppy Mills in Missouri

Please submit your comments to the USDA supporting stronger standards of care for dogs confined in puppy mills.

The USDA is currently accepting public comments on potential updates to regulations governing the care and treatment of dogs in commercial breeding facilities, particularly female breeding dogs. This is an important opportunity to advocate for stronger protections, as current federal standards largely focus on basic survival rather than ensuring humane treatment.

Your voice matters. Puppy mill operators across the country are already submitting large numbers of comments opposing stronger regulations. Public support is essential to ensure that improved standards are adopted.

Stronger USDA regulations would significantly improve oversight and care for dogs in commercial breeding facilities, including many located in Missouri.

Click the link below to access the USDA comment form and submit your comments.

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Other Ways to Help

  • Sign up for Action Alerts so the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation can keep you advised of both positive and negative legislation affecting animals at our state capitol. Sign Up For Alerts! (maal.org) Your phone calls, letters and emails do make a difference. ext goes here

  • Join animal advocates from across the state on Humane Day at the Capitol on April 10. We need to fill the Capitol with animal supporters. For more info: Humane Day 2024 (maal.org)

  • Spay and neuter your pets to avoid contributing to overpopulation.

  • Volunteer, foster, adopt, or donate to a local animal rescue, shelter, or animal advocacy organization.

  • Share posts on social media to educate family and friends about animal welfare in our state.