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Thank You for Leading the PUPP Act (H.R. 4921)
Dear Representative,
As your constituent and a supporter of the ASPCA, I want to thank you for leading the Providing for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act (H.R. 4921) to ensure that unhoused people with pets can access interim shelter and permanent housing. This important legislation recognizes the critical bond between people and their pets and takes meaningful steps to ensure that no one will be forced to choose between shelter and their animal.
As you know, the PUPP Act would create a grant program to provide funds for homeless shelters to support clients with pets, including by making facilities pet-friendly and providing basic veterinary services. This will remove a significant barrier to housing for people with pets experiencing homelessness. Thank you for your leadership on this important issue.
Please Support the PUPP Act (H.R. 4921)
Dear Representative,
As your constituent and a supporter of the ASPCA, I ask that you please cosponsor the Providing for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act (H.R. 4921), which is bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.). This important bill recognizes the critical bond between people and their pets and takes meaningful steps to ensure that no one will be forced to choose between shelter and their animal.
The PUPP Act would create a grant program to provide funds for homeless shelters and permanent housing to accommodate clients with pets, including by making facilities pet friendly and providing basic veterinary services. Unfortunately, most homeless shelters do not allow pets, and unhoused people will often refuse assistance if it comes with a condition of giving up a beloved pet.
Please cosponsor the PUPP Act. Thank you for your attention and consideration.