Before considering bringing a new dog into your life, think about the countless lives waiting—desperately—in pounds and shelters, yearning for a forever home.  I feel extremely upset by the plight of these abandoned souls and know the immense joy of saving a dog in need. However, the continuous cycle of breeding dramatically contributes to a chronic overpopulation of dogs, leaving many at great risk of euthanasia.

In Australia, pounds euthanise between 20,000 to 25,000 dogs every 12 months. Shelters euthanise between 3,000 to 5,000 dogs every year.   That's almost 30,000 dogs annually who lose their lives. This is a staggering amount and it is largely preventable.

Rescue groups are completely overwhelmed.

Put simply, every time someone gets a dog from a breeder, a healthy and friendly dog in a pound or shelter misses out. 

Banning all dog breeding for five years provides a moratorium to manage this crisis, giving us time to tackle overpopulation effectively. In this period, pounds and shelters could potentially reduce their numbers significantly, and more dogs would find loving homes. Not only is this humane, but it is also a responsible step toward ensuring that every dog can experience the comfort and security of a family.

By taking firm action now, we are choosing compassion over convenience. Dogs are not commodities—they are sentient beings deserving of kindness and care. We have the power to affect real change.

Demand legislation from the Australian government to pause dog breeding across the nation for five years. Together we can work toward a future where every dog has a home.

Sign this petition to stand with us in seeking this crucial change.