Sometimes, personal pain unfolds into a wider plea. We found this out the hard way when we purchased a French bulldog puppy in September last year. Our joy quickly turned into heartbreak as our puppy was diagnosed with a grade 5 heart murmur and is currently suffering from heart failure – a direct result of negligent breeding practices. The breeder now refuses to even speak to us, ignoring all calls for accountability.

This story is not only about us enduring this heartbreaking experience – it’s about a devastatingly common occurrence happening to countless unsuspecting pet owners across the nation. It is about negligent breeders operating without accountability. As per the Humane Society, one in four of the 2 million puppies sold each year comes from inhumane, unregulated breeders.

It is high time we demand better. It’s time our local councils implemented reforms, requiring all dog breeders to be fully licensed, to ensure that they meet the required standards for health, safety and welfare for our cherished pets. This would hold breeders accountable for their practices and ensure that our pets are bred responsibly, significantly reducing unnecessary suffering.

Please join us in urging our local councils to enforce licensing for all dog breeders. Help us protect our innocent pets from negligent breeders and their cruel practices. Sign this petition today. It’s not just about us. It’s about every pet owner who has suffered due to irresponsible breeding. Let the voice of our French bulldog puppy be heard far & wide, before it falls silent forever. Sign now and let us not let her suffer in vain.