“Colorado has a reputation for being one of the most dog-friendly states in the country; however, it may be surprising to learn that in our state, it is still legal to sell puppy mill dogs.” — Elise Gingrich
People watch puppies in a cage at a pet store in Columbia, Md., Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Colorado is considering a bill that would ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats, an effort to shut down the puppy mill pipeline from commercial breeders to stores in Colorado.
With lots of walking trails and dog-friendly spots, Colorado has a reputation for being one of the most dog-friendly states in the country; however, it may be surprising to learn that in our state, it is still legal to sell puppy mill dogs. A new state bill Colorado program finds foster care for people’s pets as they recover from addiction, abuse, mental health issues States across the U.S. have enacted similar laws to protect their communities, and ending the sale of pets by pet stores is proven to curb puppy mill sales. Additionally, the pet industry’s own data shows that pet stores that do not sell pets are more profitable than those that do. In fact, the overwhelming majority of pet businesses in Colorado and nationally – including both large chains and independent stores – do not sell puppies, focusing instead on selling food and other products, or offering services such as grooming, boarding, and training. They also partner with local shelters and rescues to hold adoption events. As one of the most dog-friendly states, Colorado must update its laws to ensure our state’s love for dogs is not being taken advantage of by the puppy mill industry and its deceptive tactics. Please join me in urging the Colorado General Assembly to continue the momentum of this bill by passing HB26-1011 to protect animals and stop the puppy mill pipeline from profiting off of our community.Colorado No Kings protests draw crowds across Denver, stateDozens of No Kings protests planned Saturday across Colorado: 'This is what democracy looks like'Denver Summit FC shatters U.S. attendance record for a pro women's sports event with 63,004 fansCherry Creek Schools investigation targets $3 million in contracts with education firm, international travelJulie Gonzales set for one-on-one with John Hickenlooper in race for U.S. Senate
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