What is the PUPP Act?
As stated by the ASPCA, The Providing for Unhoused People with Pets (PUPP) Act, sponsored by U.S. Reps. Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), would provide grants to homeless shelters to support residents with pets.
This bill would authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) secretaries to award one-time grants to emergency shelters to acquire, rehabilitate, re-purpose, retrofit, or construct a property to be used to accommodate unhoused individuals with pets, and to fund pet-related operating costs, including basic veterinary and behavioral services. Co-sheltering programs – a housing approach that keeps people and pets together – are feasible and successful in providing greater options for communities working to end homelessness.
This bill would authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) secretaries to award one-time grants to emergency shelters to acquire, rehabilitate, re-purpose, retrofit, or construct a property to be used to accommodate unhoused individuals with pets, and to fund pet-related operating costs, including basic veterinary and behavioral services. Co-sheltering programs – a housing approach that keeps people and pets together – are feasible and successful in providing greater options for communities working to end homelessness.
Here's why the PUPP Act matters to us:
1. It aims to preserve the human-pet bond: The PUPP Act recognizes the profound emotional and psychological benefits that pets provide to individuals, especially those facing homelessness. By offering housing solutions that include pets, the bill directly aligns with our mission of preventing pet abandonment and ensuring strong bonds.
2. It brings awareness to our cause: Engaging with the PUPP Act provides us with the opportunity to raise awareness about homelessness and its impact on pets. By leveraging our platform, we can educate our supporters, volunteers, and the wider community about the significance of this legislation.
3. It advocates for positive change: The PUPP Act contributes to positive societal change. By helping ensure that families facing homelessness can keep their pets, it foster's compassion, empathy, and responsible pet ownership.
2. It brings awareness to our cause: Engaging with the PUPP Act provides us with the opportunity to raise awareness about homelessness and its impact on pets. By leveraging our platform, we can educate our supporters, volunteers, and the wider community about the significance of this legislation.
3. It advocates for positive change: The PUPP Act contributes to positive societal change. By helping ensure that families facing homelessness can keep their pets, it foster's compassion, empathy, and responsible pet ownership.
Stand with Us and Support the PUPP Act
Right now, the PUPP act has only been introduced in the House. It still must be reviewed by the committee and voted on.
Thats where you come in.
Join Paws4Good in advocating for the PUPP Act and make a meaningful impact in the lives of both people and their beloved pets. Here's how you can take action:
1. Contact Your Representatives: Reach out to your local and federal representatives to express your support for the PUPP Act. Urge them to prioritize the well-being of homeless individuals and their pets by backing this critical legislation.
We have written a template email that you can use to contact your local representatives:
Thats where you come in.
Join Paws4Good in advocating for the PUPP Act and make a meaningful impact in the lives of both people and their beloved pets. Here's how you can take action:
1. Contact Your Representatives: Reach out to your local and federal representatives to express your support for the PUPP Act. Urge them to prioritize the well-being of homeless individuals and their pets by backing this critical legislation.
We have written a template email that you can use to contact your local representatives:
| Template Email |
Use this link to find your local/federal representatives and contact them:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
2. Support Paws4Good: By supporting Paws4Good, you are already contributing to the cause of preserving the human-animal bond. Your donations, volunteer efforts, and advocacy help us continue our mission and amplify our impact.
3. Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with developments related to the PUPP Act and other initiatives that align with our mission. Follow our instagram @paws4goodnonprofit for regular updates. Knowledge is power, and staying informed empowers you to be an effective advocate.
3. Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with developments related to the PUPP Act and other initiatives that align with our mission. Follow our instagram @paws4goodnonprofit for regular updates. Knowledge is power, and staying informed empowers you to be an effective advocate.