🐶 BE A DOG HERO
Speak Up for the USDA Breeding Dogs
Help improve living conditions in USDA commercial breeding facilities.
Public comments have been extended to April 20, 2026 11:59 PM— and your voice can help change federal rules.
👉 Submit your USDA comment in 3 minutes. See below Suggested Comments to the USDA.
❤️ Why This Matters
Right now, hundreds of thousands of dogs live in USDA licensed commercial dog breeding facilities in the United States.
Current federal standards allow:
🟥 Dogs to live in cages only 6 inches larger than their body for life
🟥 Stacked wire cages
🟥 Unlimited breeding of female dogs
🟥 Sick or injured dogs forced to breed
🟥 Repeat violators to keep operating
Dogs deserve better. See below on how to make change.
📣 What’s Happening Right Now
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking at rewriting standards for breeding dogs under the Animal Welfare Act and is asking for public feedback.
This is a rare opportunity to improve:
- housing conditions
- veterinary care
- exercise and socialization
- breeding limits
- enforcement
Public comments directly influence federal rule changes.
Take Action in 3 Easy Steps
Step 1 — Open the USDA comment page
Step 2 — See the below Suggested Comments to the USDA, copy any or all, personalize your message, please be polite.
Step 3 — Paste and personalize your message, submit.
Done in under 3 minutes.
✅ Suggested Comments to the USDA
The dogs in USDA commercial breeding facilities need stronger protections and better living conditions.
Please mandate the following standards of care for the dogs in USDA licensed breeding facilities.
- Mandate all spay/neuters, c-sections, tail docking, ear clipping and euthanasia procedures be performed only by a licensed veterinarian.
- Prohibit the stacking of cages.
- Mandate proper temperature control inside primary enclosures.
- Mandate solid non wire flooring.
- Mandate that female dogs have 24 hour access to food and water if they are pregnant, nursing or recovering from whelping.
- Mandate all dogs have 24 hour access to clean water.
- Mandate increased space three times the current USDA space requirements.
- Mandate daily outdoor exercise.
- Mandate each dog receives at least 30 minutes a day of positive interaction or socialization with humans.
- Mandate socialization and enrichment objects such as treats or toys should be provided twice a day.
- Mandate frequent inspections.
- Mandate strict enforcement and revoke license if direct violations occur.
- Mandate all violations be recorded by inspector.
- Mandate all inspections be unannounced.
- Mandate kennel access to inspectors.
- Mandate limits on numbers of breeding females per facility.
- Mandate that females shall me at least 18 months old before the first litter.
- Mandate numbers of litters each female is allowed to have.
- Mandate upon retirement, all dogs be spayed and/or neutered by a licensed veterinarian.
- Mandate twice yearly veterinarian examinations for every dog to ensure they are not sick or suffering and to ensure they prompt treatment for illness or injury.
- Mandate veterinary exams for each breeding female before she is bred to ensure she is fit to be bred.
- Mandate veterinarians be licensed and held accountable for breeder compliance.
- Mandate any evidence of animal cruelty and neglect observed by inspectors be reported to state and local law enforcement and any other regulating agency overseeing the commercial dog breeders.
Evidence of a Broken System
Federal audits have documented licensed USDA dog breeders with prior violations were allowed to continue operating with ongoing welfare concerns.
Stronger standards and enforcement are needed for the dogs! Now!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will my comment really matter?
Yes. Public comments are reviewed by federal agencies and shape final rules.
How long does this take?
About 3 minutes.
Can I personalize the message?
Yes — personal and polite comments make it stronger for the dogs.
Is my information public?
Comments are part of the public record. Comment using your name or be anonymous.
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⏳ Deadline
Public comment deadline: EXTENDED to April 20, 2026 11:59PM
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of USDA breeding dogs. They have been waiting for decades.
Learn more about the commercial dog breeding industry.