Subject: AB 631 SUPPORT the Shelter Transparency Bill

Dear [[Recipient’s Title and Name]]:

I’m  writing to urge you to support the Shelter Transparency Bill.  California is facing a serious animal welfare crisis, yet our publicly  funded shelters are not required to report even the most basic data  about the animals in their care.

This bill is a critical first  step toward transparency and accountability. It will require shelters to  publish intake and outcome data on their public websites–information  the public deserves to see.

While the bill doesn’t yet address all  the gaps–such as tracking animals turned away or creating a centralized  statewide database–it lays the groundwork for meaningful reform and  future improvements.

As your constituent, I believe that data  transparency is essential for ethical and effective animal sheltering.  Please vote yes on the Shelter Transparency Bill and stand up for  animals and the communities that care about them.

Sincerely,

[ Your Full Name ]