Bureau of Dog Law Petition We have put together a petition requesting that the Pennsylvania bureau responsible for enforcing laws relating to dog welfare be made independent of the agriculture department. You can read about it here. Please help us by printing copies of this petition (MS Word format) and collecting signatures!       Animal Advocates Unite to Rally For the Dogs A rally will be held Friday, May 12 on the steps to the main entrance of the Capitol Building on 3rd street in Harrisburg. Let's show Governor Rendell how much we support his recent commitments to protecting the dogs in Pennsylvania by taking time out of our busy schedules and going to the Capitol Building! Speakers will begin at 1:00 PM Due to the size of the expected crowd and the traffic at the Capitol, we ask that you leave your companion animals at home.         United Against Puppy Mills was founded and organized on March 31, 2005 by residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. There are no paid employees and work continues solely through the effort of volunteers. UAPM is an incorporated non-profit organization and has filed for 501(c)3 status.         The primary charitable mission of United Against Puppy Mills is to promote awareness and provide training and support for people interested in effecting positive action for the elimination of puppy mills as they currently exist.         To be a leading advocate, facilitator and educator in Pennsylvania for the reform or elimination of puppy mills.