Dear Senator Mimi Walters,
I am writing to you today because I would like to bring your attention to the unfortunate way companion animals are being sold in our state. I do not believe pet shops should be allowed to sell companion animals. The puppies that are sold in these establishments generally come from puppy mills and are brought home with a multitude of heath and social issues due to improper breeding and unfavorable living conditions in the pet shop. These puppies are kept in small cages with little human interaction and even less interaction with other animals. Many people who end up purchasing these animals are unaware of the breeding conditions in which the puppies have come from, and therefore they are unaware of what their money is supporting. As my senator, I am hoping that you will consider the unfavorable situation that these animals are put in against their will and propose a bill to the senate floor. I would like for California to ban the sale of companion animals in pet shops. Puppies are living creatures and should not be treated like material goods.
The California state Senate has recently passed Assembly Bills 241 (The responsible breeders act) and 1122, which will limit the number of adult animals that pet-breeding facilities are permitted to own, and will prohibit the sale of animals on streets and other public spaces, respectively. As you can see, California has recently made some great strides in the fight for animals rights, so with your help we can move another step closer in improving the lives of animals even more.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and consider bettering the lives of countless animals.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Milton
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