As a resident of Orange County, California for the past 25 years, this is the first time our congressman has spoken out for the animals! The seat was held for 30 years by Dana Rohrabacher, who was no friend to the animals.
Today, we thank and are thrilled to share with you that our new representative,
Congressman Harley Rouda, called for a moratorium on the USPS shipping of live animals as momentum builds to stop these cruel shipments. Last week, you may have received our
email highlighting Congressman Ted Lieu speaking out against these deadly shipments.
Many Americans are not aware that it is common practice to ship animals like baby chickens in the U.S. mail. This has been a controversial policy for years as it has been documented that the animals often die in transport. Others die a slow, agonizing death when the recipient fails to pick up the package. Since USPS shipments are delayed and recently even found dumped, now is the time to put an immediate stop to this service.
Postal employees have expressed to us their horror over the practice of live animal shipments. As it is a federal offense to tamper with U.S. mail, postal workers are forced to listen to the pathetic chirps of chicks dying inside abandoned boxes that the workers are legally not allowed to open. This is emotionally traumatizing to the postal workers. It's also animal torture.
Call to Action #1!
Also, please email and call Thad Dilley, Manager of Public Affairs
Please urge him to STOP LIVE ANIMAL SHIPMENTS NOW!
A sample email to Mr. Dilley below:
Dear Mr. Dilley,
I'm writing today to urge the USPS to end all live animal shipments immediately. Animals suffer from extreme temperatures and lack of food and water in the best case scenarios, and die a slow agonizing death in the worst. The USPS should not be in the business of animal abuse or shipping live animals.
Please stop abuse and end live animal shipments!
Regards,
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