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California Needs Stricter Illegal Breeders Laws and Regulations

Subject: Shelter Overpopulation Control, Illegal Breeders Laws Support


Dear [[Recipient’s Title and Name]]:


The  lack of regulation against backyard breeding is causing overcrowding,  overpopulation, and mass euthanasia in California’s municipal shelters.  Insufficient governance at federal and state levels allows these  operations to avoid registration, worsening the problem. Bills aimed to  regulate backyard breeders keep failing (AB702, AB2425) due to strong  opposition. Please , introduce and support bills that would require  breeders to obtain permits with higher health and safety standards and  limit the number of litters per animal per year. This measure along with  Low Cost Spay Neuter Assistance to the population can stop the Animal  overpopulation crisis.

The absence of clear laws empowers  irresponsible breeders, resulting in sick animals flooding shelters,  causing overpopulation, and costing taxpayers billions. High euthanasia  rates will persist until decisive legislation is enacted along with  enforcement support. The crisis for Californian animals is worsening,  euthanasia rates are at 3 year high, shelters operate in crisis mode,  rescues can not keep up with animal flow. The need for legislative  action is truly urgent.


I ask you to pioneer and encourage your  colleagues to take steps in the right direction, help stop the suffering  of thousands of animals, and ensure that this Critical legislation  receives the support and resources for enforcement and compliance needed  to make a positive impact on our communities.


Sincerely,

[ Your Full Name ]


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Subject: Shelter Overpopulation Control, Illegal Breeders Laws Support


Dear [[Recipient’s Title and Name]]:


The  lack of regulation against backyard breeding is causing overcrowding,  overpopulation, and mass euthanasia in California’s municipal shelters.  Insufficient governance at federal and state levels allows these  operations to avoid registration, worsening the problem. Bills aimed to  regulate backyard breeders keep failing (AB702, Ab 2425) due to strong  opposition. Please , introduce and support ordinances that would require  breeders to obtain permits with higher health and safety standards and  limit the number of litters per animal per year in our community. This  measure along with Low Cost Spay Neuter Assistance to the population can  stop the Animal overpopulation crisis.


The absence of clear laws and  ordinances empowers irresponsible breeders, resulting in sick animals  flooding shelters, causing overpopulation, and costing taxpayers  billions. High euthanasia rates will persist until decisive legislation  is enacted along with enforcement support. The crisis for Californian  animals is worsening, euthanasia rates are at 3 year high, shelters  operate in crisis mode, rescues can not keep up with animal flow. The  need for decisive action is truly urgent.


I ask you to pioneer and  encourage your colleagues to take steps in the right direction, help  stop the suffering of thousands of animals, and ensure that this  Critical legislation receives the support and priority resources for  enforcement and compliance needed to make a positive impact on our  community.


Sincerely,

[ Your Full Name ]

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