Not today, puppy mill industry! Stop a sneaky amendment from becoming North Carolina law
SUCCESS — Gov. Stein has vetoed HB 96!
NC residents: Thank Governor Stein for protecting North Carolina pets!
JULY 9, 2025
YOUR calls and emails made a difference!
Gov. Stein has vetoed HB 96, stating: “This bill would facilitate inhumane puppy mills in North Carolina. Without this provision, I would sign the legislation. With it, I cannot support it.”
TAKE ACTION: Please thank Gov. Stein for protecting North Carolina pets! Use the form below to send an email and/or tweet. (Reminder: Sample language can be edited.)
JULY 3, 2025
A covert amendment to North Carolina House Bill 96 strips local governments of the ability to regulate pet stores, putting pets and consumers at risk.
Your governor has until July 11 to issue a veto. If the bill is not vetoed, this harmful provision — added by the puppy mill industry — will become law.
Questions? Email action2025@bestfriends.org.