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 Colbie Caillat is a champion for the desperate canines in puppy mills, like Brandy, a rescued puppy mill dog. Michelle Riley/HSUS |
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May 2 to 8 is "Puppy Mill Action Week." Thousands of mother dogs are suffering in puppy mills, spending their lives in cramped wire cages, often with barely enough food and water to stay alive.
Please keep these mothers in mind as Mother's Day approaches.
Each day this week, you can take action against this cruel industry. Start by joining singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat in remembering the dogs suffering in puppy mills—sign the pledge to help stop puppy mill cruelty!
Act Now for Puppy Mill Dogs
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Monday: Colbie Caillat Pledge
Join Colbie in remembering the dogs suffering in puppy mills. Watch the video, then sign the pledge to help stop the cruelty. Sign now
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Tuesday: Share on Facebook and Twitter
Spread the word about cruel puppy mills—share Puppy Mill Action Week with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Please share
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Wednesday: Find Puppy-Friendly Pet Stores
Join us in applauding pet stores that do not sell puppies and encouraging stores that do sell puppies to stop. View state-by-state lists of puppy-friendly pet stores. Find one near you
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Thursday: Change Your Profile Picture
Change your profile image on Facebook, Twitter, IM, or any other network for the day to help raise awareness. Use this image to tell your friends you want to stop puppy mills. Get the picture
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Friday: PUPS Act
Urge Congress to support a bill to protect dogs in puppy mills across the country. Do it for the pups
Extras for Puppy Mill Action Week
Colbie Caillat and her label, United Republic, donated "Make it Rain" for our radio announcements. The song is from her new album, "All of You," due out in July. Hear the radio announcement in this video.
On our Facebook page, you can meet other celebrities who support our work for animals.
Gotta have more? If you have extra energy to help suffering dogs, hurray for you! Here are other ways you can help stop puppy mills.
Shop! Proceeds from Fred Meyer Jewelers' "PAWSitively Yours" Diamond Jewelry® collection and Humane Domain's puppy mill cause gear will benefit the campaign.