One Week Left to Take Action for Birds! Dear John,
There's less than a week left to make your voice heard! The USDA has proposed regulations to extend Animal Welfare Act protection to birds in exhibits and the pet trade, where many have been denied basic needs and subjected to mistreatment.
However, the proposed rule contains critical shortcomings that need to be rectified to ensure much-needed care under the law. There should be accommodations for flight, restrictions on public contact, a prohibition on medically unnecessary physical alterations, and regulation of pet shops that sell birds. |
What You Can Do
The deadline to comment on the proposed regulations is May 25. Use AWI's Action Center to submit comments supporting the positive elements of the proposed rule on birds and asking that other elements be strengthened to ensure the same level of protection under the law as other covered species. Sincerely, Cathy Liss
President
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Photo by David Clode |