In less than two years, Daniel Gingerich — a puppy mill breeder in Iowa — amassed approximately 190 Animal Welfare Act (AWA) violations noted in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection reports. One violation pertained to a golden retriever known only as #142. She was identified by USDA investigators as emaciated and in need of immediate care.

Keep in mind that the USDA provides licenses to people and entities who breed or house dogs, cats and other animals for commercial use, and the USDA is supposed to protect the animals kept in these facilities. This particular puppy mill breeder in Iowa was USDA-licensed. Far too often, the agency turns a blind eye to blatant cruelty and suffering. In the case of golden retriever #142, she was found three months after the violation in even worse condition.....Goldie was sadly euthanized.

To ensure that this is corrected, Goldie’s Act needs to get passed.  Goldie’s Act is critical legislation that would ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is doing its job to protect animals in federally regulated animal businesses, like zoos, circuses, research laboratories and puppy mills.

👉 Consider adding your name in support to get Goldie's Law implemented for the wellbeing of animals through the U.S.: https://secure.aspca.org/action/usa-goldies-act

Source: ASPCA; Animal Legal Defense Fund
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