As the founder of a non-profit New Jersey dog rescue, I have devoted my life to saving dogs from dire circumstances and providing them with a chance at a better life. Our organization works tirelessly to rescue dogs from the Caribbean, ensuring they are quarantined before traveling, vaccinated, dewormed, healthy before entering the United States and travel with a health certificate, all within the current CDC parameters. However, recent regulations announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) threaten our ability to continue this vital work.

The CDC is implementing restrictions that would prevent dogs under six months of age from entering the country. This policy change will exacerbate an already critical situation in shelters across the world. It would leave countless young puppies stranded in their countries of origin where they face uncertain futures.

According to The Humane Society International (HSI), there are an estimated 200 million stray dogs worldwide. These animals often live in harsh conditions and face threats such as disease, starvation, and abuse. Our organization helps alleviate this problem by rescuing these vulnerable creatures and giving them a second chance at life in loving homes here in the US.

By imposing an age restriction on incoming dogs, we risk leaving many more puppies behind – causing unnecessary suffering, abuse and neglect for these innocent animals while adding strain on international animal welfare organizations who struggle with limited resources.

We urge you to consider these implications seriously before supporting such overly restrictive, heavy handed requirements that will significantly impact international animal welfare efforts.

Please sign this petition urging the CDC not to implement age restrictions on incoming dogs into the US – because every puppy deserves a chance at life no matter where they were born or how old they are.