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.
