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Youth4Animals.org/PetsInDanger USDA/Craigslist Petition
Part One: To petition the USDA to significantly strengthen and standardize the minimum standards of the Animal Welfare Act to protect animals bred for commercial sale, used in research, teaching, or testing, transported commercially, or exhibited to the public.
Specifically, to prevent illicit, unqualified breeders and puppy/kitten mills from circumventing the Act with impunity by taking advantage of the regional inconsistency of the Ac
Part Two: Craigslist Petition
Each and every day, thousands of new posts show up in the pet section of Craigslist. Of course their rules say “no pet sales”, but everyone does it, using the word “rehoming” as a loophole.
Many of these ads are placed by illicit backyard breeders trying to make a fast buck with no regard for the safety or proper care of these unfortunate pets. These irresponsible people are second only to puppy mills as masqueraders on Craigslist and need to be shut down.
Backyard breeders are the #1 contributor to pet over population.
Craigslist alone offers ample opportunities for people with bad intentions. All it takes is a few clicks of a mouse and they can have what they want. The worse part is, it’s all FREE. The next time you, a friend, a relative, or a co-worker tells you they’re going to advertise a pet on Craigslist, tell them to google the dangers of “free to a good home”. The search results alone will shock you. Here are just a few things that could happen to your beloved pet;
*A seemingly trustworthy person adopts your dog, only to use him or her as bait in dog fighting. Dog fighters pay neighborhood kids to round up dogs and cats (both strays and from people’s yards), but if they need more, they turn to Craigslist.
*Fake rescue groups will take your dog or cat, take your donation, then kill your pet once you leave. Youth4Animals.org is an excellent source for identifying reputable facility in your area- just ask us
*Intact purebreds are often sold to puppy mills so they can live out the rest of their miserable life in a small filthy cage. They become breeding machines.
*New litters of puppies and kittens often end up as food for sadistic reptile owners.
*Laboratories are always looking for animals to use. Would you want your beloved dog or cat to end up as part of an experiment? (see our USDA petition above)
*There are plenty of psychopaths out there that simply want to torture and kill your beloved pet for sport. Google it and see for yourself.
These stories happen every day in every city in this country and Craigslist has turned a blind eye. There is no governing, no rule enforcement, and no one speaking on behalf of the animals.
Petitions do work if they’re presented properly in person with effective media in attendance. In closing, the pet section needs to be taken off of their site permanently. We can do it, but not without signatures. Please, for the love of animals, sign your name to this petition and then share, share, share.
FACT: Pet overpopulation is skyrocketing, shelters are full, innocent pets are being euthanized by the millions annually…all while Craigslist, a privately held American company, recognizes huge profits off these defenseless creatures
Is this OK with you?
Signing and sharing this petition will help in saving the lives of the over 5 Million companion animals euthanized across North America annually
Please Sign & Share this Petition with everyone you know then share it to your social media platforms
When we reach 500,000 signatures we will travel directly to San Francisco with a select contingent of participating students to present this petition in person at the Craigslist annual board meeting . Of course, you can bet the media will be present
Media inquiries: info@petsindanger.org
Thank you and let’s get this done!
Adopt, Never Shop!
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125678 have signed. Let’s get to 500,000!
At 500,000 signatures , this petition becomes one of the top signed on Youth4Animals.org
Reasons for signing:
“I am a veterinarian and work with our local animal shelter. The biggest dog breeding facility in our area (500 breeding dogs) advertises exclusively on the Internet–both Kijiji and LesPac(a popular site in our province). They proudly–and legally–sell over 800 puppies every year, without the need for potential buyers even coming to their facility and seeing the parents. Less than two years ago in our city there was a deranged individual who answered Kijiji ads to buy dogs from private homes; after purchasing them, he killed them mercilessly. These are sufficient reasons for Kijiji to stop allowing the sale of live animals over the Internet.”
“Ethics. A matter of greed to address. People need to think pet purchasing through instead of impulse buying. These are living breathing creations. Dogs actually have emotions, like people. Do the right thing. Stop the ads, change this world!” By allowing this, you condone it. By banning it, you join the movement to stop the cruelty.”
I’ve had a firsthand experience with a puppy from Kijiji. Seller seemed nice, everything looked great and I was fooled into buying a Great Dane with mental issues. The seller disappeared without a trace (even changed their phone number) shortly after selling the dog to me. The puppy was adorable, but had such severe and extreme mental issues that he had to be put to sleep at only one year and a half. This broke my heart to pieces, and I don’t want this to ever happen again, neither to me nor to anyone. Losing a dog is too painful, and that poor pup mentally suffered all of his short life. I learned from my mistakes, and I hope I can help save others, dogs and people alike, from this.” “Animals should not be sold like a product. They are sentient beings and should be treated with respect. This site allows the puppy/cat/ mills to stay in business.”