With your help, the topic of Puppy Milling in Wisconsin may be chosen for in-depth study by the Wisconsin State Legislature!

     Each year, the Wisconsin Legislative Council and key legislators consider topics to be studied in depth. A number of study groups are then formed to assess these topics, find solutions for Wisconsin's problems, and prepare for the challenges the state may face in the future.

     The bi-partisan groups are made up of legislators and specialists with expertise in the study area. The public is also encouraged to become involved in the studies, which in almost all cases result in legislative drafts!

     Representative Steve Wieckert (R-Appleton) and Senator Fred Risser (D-Madison) will be the two key legislators making the critical decision as to which EIGHT of the 75 suggested topics will be reviewed by the legislative Council.

     We would like everyone to contact these two legislators (see below for info) and respectfully ask them to select puppy mills as one of the topics for study. If you live in Appleton or Madison it is ESPECIALLY important, as these are YOUR law-makers.

     Please click on the link below to read the press release, then contact Rep Wieckert and Sen Risser and ask them to select Puppy Mills - Item 24 as one of the Legislative Council Studies. Remind them that puppy mills are springing up at an alarming rate in Wisconsin. The impact on consumers and humane organizations is tremendous, not to mention the loss of tax revenue from this unlicensed, uninspected and unregulated industry.

Rep. Wieckert Press Release/List of Topics Under Consideration (PDF)

     We ask that you PLEASE write, call, fax or email before March 27th as we expect the selection to take place before the end of March, 2008!

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