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From:Diane Gaylord
To:Danielle Marshall
Subject:Puppies store in Renton
Date:Tuesday, August 17, 2021 2:47:10 PM
The puppy mill industry is struggling to hang on to their huge profits. They have been losingsome battles. I think that is why we have been seeing cutthroat lobbyists enter the picture.
Citizens on both sides of the political spectrum abhor the images of puppy mills.Sick,weak,underfed moms give birth to puppies in filthy,oppressive conditions.These
conditions allow contagious diseases to flourish. Sick puppies are then sold to unsuspectingfamilies.
If we must proceed cautiously because of real concerns about being sued,let's craft a bill withsome teeth. There needs to be oversight and consequences for noncompliance.
More than 300 cities across the U.S have banned puppy mill pet stores, and there are a fewpuppy mill pet stores who have transitioned successfully into selling pet supplies and food.
Once again it goes back to profits. We really need oversight of this business because we haveexperienced over and over how much lying is done in this industry.
We in Renton should expect more from our businesses. They should be good citizens andenhance the community.
Sincerely,Diane Gaylord
13012 80th Ave S98178 (Earlington Hill)