Speak up for Minnesota dogs and cats

The Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill (S.F. 462/H.F. 702) has been introduced at the Minnesota State Legislature by Senator Barb Goodwin and Representative John Lesch in an effort to stop inhumane breeding practices in the state. Speak up for Minnesota dogs and cats by supporting the bill.

Animal Humane Society supports this legislation.

CURRENT STATUS OF THE BILL: The first legislative committee deadline is March 16. We need the bill to be heard before that time. Please take action now. Use our action alert center to contact Governor Dayton and your State Legislators today and ask them to support the Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill (S.F. 462/H.F. 702).

Sign the petition. Once signed, you will receive timely updates about the bill's progress and alerts about how you can help move it forward.
Understand the key highlights of the bill, including an important letter from veteran AHS Humane Agent Keith Streff on the need for regulation.
Contact your legislators using provided talking points and links to find out who represents you.

Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
AHS has investigated hundreds of cases of cruelty and neglect in inhumane breeding facilities throughout Minnesota. Read why AHS supports S.F. 462/H.F. 702.
Watch recent media reports on the effort, including a debate between legislators.
Learn more about inhumane dog and cat breeding in Minnesota, what it's like for dogs and cats living in those situations, where the animals are sold, the many reasons regulation is needed and about those who oppose the bill at: