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Our mission: To advocate for better treatment of animals and reduce issues related to animal overpopulation, abandonment, neglect, and exploitation through advocacy, education, and reform—all while fostering a culture of compassion and responsibility.

08/25/2026

A home is much more than a place to live: it’s where families build their lives, make memories, and, for many, welcome their pets, too.

A big thank you to Town & Country Realtors of Columbia, Tennessee for helping us get responsible pet ownership information into the hands of families as they settle into their new homes. We’re forever grateful for local businesses that recognize how important it is to support both people and pets in our community!

Want to help your clients, customers, or community members make informed decisions about pet ownership? We’d love to partner with you! We provide the resources and can even customize them with your branding.

Send us a message or visit lawssavingpaws.org/resources to learn more.

08/08/2026

We’ve heard the questions and concerns raised in response to our recent post about public animal sales in Hohenwald, so we wanted to address them directly.

Some of these points are easier to explain in a conversation than a caption, so here’s a short video.

We’re not in the business of bringing ideas to communities where they aren’t wanted. We opened this conversation because some Hohenwald community members reached out to us and expressed interest in learning more.

We’re glad to support community members who want to better understand how these sales can impact their lives and what local solutions might look like.

We believe these conversations are most productive when they’re rooted in facts, respect, and a willingness to listen. And we’re always here for that.

08/05/2026

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭'𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺.

For months, Hohenwald residents have been reaching out to us about one recurring issue: puppies being sold in parking lots. Yesterday we received another report: this time of bred pit bull puppies being sold for $150 each.

As we wait for local elections to conclude before pursuing this with the Hohenwald community, we hope people will start talking about this issue now.

Yesterday's situation also highlighted why clearer local policies are needed. Our contact was told the sale was completely legal. However, while selling animals isn't prohibited under state law, Hohenwald's municipal code also requires a permit to sell in public spaces. We were even told someone selling hamburgers would require enforcement, while someone selling puppies would not.

That's exactly why companion animals deserve policies that recognize they're living beings. Not products.

For rural communities, the consequences are real. Communities often bear the consequences when animals are bred and sold without adequate oversight. And rural residents know that abandoned animals, dumped litters, and overwhelmed rescues are very real challenges.

Leaving these situations up to property owners isn't a practical solution, either. Many commercial properties are owned by people or companies outside the community, leaving little local oversight.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼?
👉 If the sale is taking place in a business parking lot, notify the store manager.
👉 If you believe a public sale is occurring without the required permit, report it to the Hohenwald PD. Even if no enforcement action is taken, reports matter. Without documentation, there's no data showing how often these sales occur.

If you've witnessed public animal sales in Hohenwald, or have dealt with abandoned animals on your property, we'd love to hear from you. These issues affect all of us, and real community solutions begin with community conversations.

08/02/2026

Thank you, Mt. Pleasant! And a special thank you to our friend and supporter, Dan Rolfson, for representing LSP at Final Friday and spending the evening talking with community members about the proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale of animals in public spaces. We're incredibly grateful for his time, heart, and willingness to engage with his community.

The feedback Dan received on Friday was encouraging. Time and again, residents shared that this ordinance is a "no-brainer," and many recognized it as a common-sense step that helps strengthen Maury County by promoting accountability and protecting both people and pets.

If you're a Mount Pleasant resident and agree, we encourage you to make your voice heard. Visit lawssavingpaws.org/mtpleasant to learn more...including answers to frequently asked questions and how to share your support with your local commissioners. (And we wouldn't be too upset if you shared the post, too!)

Thank you to everyone who took the time to learn more on Friday night. Community conversations like these are how meaningful change happens. As always, if you have questions about the ordinance, we're here to help. We're also on the lookout for more opportunities to share this initiative with the Mount Pleasant community so please let us know if you've got any in mind!

07/29/2026

Our goal is to make our home, Maury County, one strong, unified community that isn’t afraid to take steps to protect its citizens and pets.

The passing of the Columbia Public Animal Sales Ordinance was an important step, and now we’re asking Mount Pleasant to consider doing the same.

If you’re a Mount Pleasant resident, we kindly ask for your support. For more information, including a comprehensive list of FAQs, visit lawssavingpaws.org/mtpleasant.

07/24/2026

There's something truly powerful about being in a room full of people working toward the same goal.

Last week, we had the opportunity to attend an Open House hosted by My Dog Is My Home and Crossroads Pets- Shop & Adopt. We learned how communities across the country are creating more pet-inclusive shelters and housing, helping ensure that people experiencing a crisis don't have to choose between their safety and their beloved companion animals.

It was also a great opportunity to connect with organizations from across Tennessee and beyond to exchange ideas, and learn what they're doing in their very communities.

For us, this work is about more than keeping people and pets together... it's about addressing the root causes of animal welfare issues. When families have access to safe, pet-inclusive resources, they're less likely to face heartbreaking decisions that can lead to surrender, abandonment, or other crises. Having a better grasp on this helps fuel our work rooted in prevention, education, and building stronger communities.

A heartfelt thank you to My Dog Is My Home and Crossroads for hosting such a meaningful event. We're so grateful for the opportunity to learn and connect!

07/23/2026

We say this often, and we'll keep saying it because it's one of the most important things we've learned: many animal welfare issues are actually much larger community issues.

Take animal hoarding. While the headlines often focus on the number of animals rescued, they rarely explore what led to the situation.

A recent Tennessee case is a perfect example. A woman accused of hoarding more than 100 animals was also charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult. It was her second animal hoarding arrest, and court records from a previous case required mental health treatment and restricted her from living with animals.

This is a perfect example of The Link, the well-documented connection between animal cruelty and other forms of abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction.

Animal hoarding can stem from different motivations, but it often points to deeper issues like mental health challenges, inadequate oversight, and (you guessed it) the ongoing cycle of animal overpopulation.

That's why our work goes beyond responding to cruelty. Through education, advocacy, and reform, we're working to address the root causes, because healthier communities create a better future for animals.

If you want to get involved, we'd love to chat. Visit lawssavingpaws.org/contact.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘙𝘩𝘦𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘈𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘳

07/16/2026

Over the past few months, we've been so busy with advocacy efforts and community initiatives, that we realized we hadn't circled back to let you know where things stand with our Nashville PSA campaign! We believe in being transparent with our supporters, especially those who helped make this campaign possible. That being said, here's where we're at...

Thanks to your generosity, this September and October we'll be placing 20 public awareness messages in carefully selected establishments throughout Nashville to encourage responsible pet ownership and raise awareness about Tennessee's animal welfare challenges. While we've shortened the campaign from three months to two, we're being intentional with every placement to maximize its impact.

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared our fundraiser, and supported this effort. We'll be sharing the creative with you once it's ready, and we can't wait for you to see it!

07/11/2026

$𝟮𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻.

That's the estimated annual cost to Florida consumers linked to sick puppies sold through pet stores, according to research conducted by the Haas Center at the University of West Florida.

Behind that number are families who believed they were bringing home a healthy new companion, only to be faced with unexpected vet bills, emotional heartbreak, and, in some cases, high-interest financing that makes an already difficult situation even harder.

When families are struggling financially because of preventable problems like these, it can lead to delayed veterinary care and pet surrenders, adding strain on local shelters, rescues, and communities.

At LSP, we believe protecting animals also means protecting the people who love them. Responsible breeding practices, transparency, consumer education, and guardrails help prevent these situations before they happen.

Informed decisions and clear accountability help build a stronger future for both pets and the families who care for them. Help us create lasting change and join us in supporting advocacy that protects both animals and consumers.

07/04/2026

This Fourth of July, we're celebrating more than our nation's independence. 🇺🇸 We're celebrating the freedom to make choices, and the responsibility that comes with it.

Whether it's choosing to breed ethically, spaying or neutering, or even taking simple steps to keep pets safe during fireworks, our individual decisions have a ripple effect throughout our communities.

Responsibility doesn't limit freedom, it helps preserve it. At LSP, we believe the strongest communities are built by informed people making thoughtful, responsible choices... choices that help prevent problems before they begin or grow beyond what the community can address through education alone.

This Independence Day, we encourage you to remember that some of the most meaningful acts of patriotism happen in our everyday choices. Together, we can build communities that are safer, stronger, and more compassionate for everyone.

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