Support Goldie’s Act to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills

Goldie’s Act is critical legislation that would ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is doing its job to protect dogs in federally licensed, commercial puppy-breeding facilities, also known as puppy mills.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides licenses to commercial dog breeders known as "Puppy Mills" and is is supposed to protect the animals kept in these facilities, but far too often, the USDA has ignored the suffering of animals. To ensure that this is corrected, Congress must pass Goldie’s Act.

Specifically, this legislation would require the USDA to:

• Conduct better inspections of licensed facilities.
• Provide lifesaving intervention for suffering animals.
• Impose meaningful penalties for violations.
• Promote timely communication with local law enforcement in circumstances of suspected cruelty and neglect.

Goldie’s Act is the lifeline that dogs in puppy mills need!

Goldie's Story

Goldie was one of hundreds of dogs kept in horrific conditions by Daniel Gingerich. USDA inspectors documented Goldie’s deterioration month after month, even filming her skeletal condition. They had the authority to help her, but USDA policies failed. Shockingly, her story is not unique.

Goldie was found in a barn, along with dead dogs. She had no water, her bones were protruding, she had sores on her body and zero body fat. According to state inspection reports, a veterinarian was called, and USDA inspectors allowed her to be euthanized on site.