Representatives of Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare were among those who testified at the Colorado Springs city council meeting March 14, 2023 in favor of limitations on the sale of commercially-bred dogs in local pet stores. The proposed ordinance would have required pet retailers to source at least half of the dogs and cats it sold each year from public animal control shelters or animal rescue organizations beginning April 1, 2024. The ordinance was a softened version proposed earlier that would have banned the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats sold in pet stores. Unfortunately, bo ..read more

Ten days before Christmas 2022, New York state passed a law that bans pet stores from selling some of the most popular pets in the country: dogs, cats, and rabbits. Just a week prior, Clark County, Nevada — which encompasses the city of Las Vegas — passed a similar law (which also forbids selling potbellied pigs), and this month, Washington, DC, did the same, covering almost every pet except fish (the law, like all DC legislation, now awaits approval from Congress). Learn more about these legislative efforts by reading this Vox article. The post Adorable Puppies for Sa ..read more

Over 2.6 million dogs in the U.S. originate from commercial breeders or puppy mills. There are countless stories of animals being kept in miserable conditions, small cages, and with little medical care. States have slowly been putting policies in place to protect pups, but some say federal protections don’t go far enough and many breeders go under the radar. In this conversation that took place on NPR January 12, 2023, they panel talks about the ethics of dog breeding and what can be done to ensure the welfare of man’s best friend with John Goodwin, senior director of the Stop P ..read more

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Laws for Paws Lobby Day—February 11, 2020 Colorado Voters for Animals is sponsoring a special event to encourage animal lovers who want to learn about the legislative process in Colorado and how to effectively communicate with lawmakers. The event, a first for the organization, will be held at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center located at 1370 N. Grant Street. First Gentleman Marlon Reis will provide an introduction and a number of legislators will be in attendance to provide guidance on the best ways to influence legislation. Attendees will also be encouraged to visit the offices of their own r ..read more

 Colorado Legislative Scorecard.  If you care about animals and the care they receive, you may also want to know how your representatives in the Colorado legislature voted in the last legislative session.  You may also want to know who sponsored and co-sponsored legislation introduced that potentially impacts animal welfare.  Colorado Voters for Animals maintains this information at the above link. The post Colorado Animal Welfare Legislative Record appeared first on Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare ..read more

Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare will continue its fight against puppy mills by rallying at Perfect Pets at 6840 S. University Blvd. (the corner of University and Arapahoe) in Centennial. 3CW supporters will be gathering in front of the store from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the following Saturdays: Feb. 8 and 22 March 14 and 28 April 4 and 25 May 9 and 23 June 6 and 20 July 11 and 25 As they say, it takes a village and 3CW will be there and we hope you can join us. We need as many volunteers as we can get to make the public aware of this store and the truth about where they get their puppies. We ..read more

NEVER LOOK THE OTHER WAY WHEN A HELPLESS ANIMAL IS IN A DIRE SITUATION OR IF YOU HAVE A SERIOUS MATTER THAT NEEDS FIXING.  Call your local animal control or sheriff and report as well as follow-up on it.  If you don’t get results, let 3CW know  and we will review and help if possible. Please note the additional reporting resources whether its animal cruelty or the purchase of a sick puppy or if your puppy died.  File complaints with all these resources and don’t forget to post a Yelp review. Colorado attorney general complaint form  (use to report consumer-related com ..read more

It’s a FUNdraiser to Help Stop Puppy Mills! Join Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare and artist Kerry O’Gorman as he guides you through painting a masterpiece of your beloved pet. How It Works. Send us a high-resolution digital photo of your pet with a plain background. Kerry will create a black and white “ghost image” on canvas. You’ll enjoy wine and beer as Kerry helps you use the “ghost image” to create a colorful painting of your pet. Next Steps? The fundraiser will be held at 3465 S. Gaylord Court (Hampden and University Blvd.) on July 12 between 7 and 9 p.m. We are accepting only 10 res ..read more