It’s clear that there is a major gap between the care that animals in federally regulated facilities are required to receive by law and the actual protections provided. We’re working to change that, but we need your help.
Here’s how:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is tasked with enforcing the Animal Welfare Act—but doesn’t have the resources or capacity to hold all violators accountable. Stronger legislation like the Better CARE for Animals Act could help close those gaps by providing tools to the Department of Justice to allow them to better collaborate with USDA and step in earlier to save animals’ lives.
In a recent USDA audit, 80% of dog breeders inspected did not fully address harmful conditions such as lack of water, untreated diseases and unsafe enclosures. These repeat violations cost vulnerable animals their lives.
But with their combined authority and resources, the USDA and the DOJ could efficiently and thoroughly address animal welfare violations in USDA-regulated puppy mills nationwide. That makes the Better CARE for Animals Act an urgent necessity for the safety and well-being of puppies, dogs and other animals in government regulated facilities right now.
Thank you for being a compassionate advocate for vulnerable puppies and dogs,
Sara Amundson
President
Humane World Action Fund
P.S. Any funds raised over $15,000 will not be matched but will still help to pass animal protection legislation and elect humane candidates to office.
