Sometimes writing politicians does actually get results. I got this email back from city Councillor Glen De Baeremaeker in response to an email I sent him previous to the unanimous council vote banning the sale of puppy mill dogs in retail outlets in Toronto.
A big thanks to everyone who wrote their councillors or otherwise publicly supported the ban on puppy mill pups. This is all your good work.
A Victory For All Animals
Dear Friends:
Yesterday was an extremely victorious day for animals everywhere!
As you may know, Toronto City Council UNANIMOUSLY voted to ban the sale of cats and dogs at pet stores in Toronto, thereby curtailing puppy mills. This is a glorious win and sets a precedent for other municipalities to do the same.
Thank you very much for writing in and showing your support for the ban!
Your councillors have listened to you and now Toronto is a better place for all those who love animals and want to ensure that our feline and canine friends are treated humanely.
I am grateful for your dedication and am thrilled that Toronto is such a leader. I will continue to advocate for animal rights and conservation efforts (whether it is protecting our pets, banning shark fins or creating a Rouge Valley National Park) and look forward to achieving more victories with your support.
Cheers,
Glenn De Baeremaeker
Councillor, Ward 38
Scarborough Centre
Thanks for posting this. It is so good to know that our letters helped.
ReplyDeleteThat's so great! Hurray for Toronto, c'mon, rest of Canada! Okay, Ontario. Applause!
ReplyDeleteNow we have to concentrate on internet sales; my daughter's friend just bought a puppy off the internet and was horrified to think it was from a puppy mill - public beware!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! With each victory we'll beat down more and more mills. Thanks for posting this!
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