Senate votes soon to protect pets: your help needed

October 25, 2007

October 25, 2007

Help Protect Pets -- Call Your U.S. Senators Today!

We're halfway there! This summer, the U.S. House of Representatives included language in its Farm Bill that would prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from "random source" Class B dealers, who may steal pets or fraudulently obtain them through "free to good home" ads. Now, we need the Senate to act. Please help protect pets by taking action today.

The Senate is expected to vote on its version of the Farm Bill any day now. It is crucial that we ensure that this vital protection is included in the Senate's Farm Bill as well.

TAKE ACTIONPlease make brief, polite phone calls right away to your two U.S. Senators -- Jon Kyl at (202) 224-4521 and John McCain at (202) 224-2235 -- and urge them to support Sen. Akaka's amendment to the Farm Bill to protect pets.

Making a call is easy. A staff member will take your message and pass it to your legislator. You can say:

"Hello, this is [your name]. I am a constituent from [your town, your state]. I'm calling to urge Senator [last name] to support the Akaka amendment to the Farm Bill that would protect pets from being stolen and ending up in research. This issue is important to me. Thank you for your consideration."

Then, send a follow-up email to reiterate your support for the inclusion of this important safeguard for dogs and cats in the Senate Farm bill.

Finally, please be sure to tell your friends and family about this amendment and how they can help, too.

We are at critical juncture to prevent pets from suffering this horrible fate, so please don't delay. Take action now.

Thank you for all you do for animals.

Sincerely,Wayne PacellePresident & CEOThe Humane Society of the United States

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