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Barbie has long been fur-free and an animal advocate, but Mattel has taken a turn for the worse and is now selling a breeder Barbie. This doll, which comes with a pregnant toy dog and three pups, sends the damaging message that bringing more dogs into the world is something to be excited about and celebrate, when in reality, breeding contributes to the overwhelming companion-animal overpopulation crisis.
There are millions of homeless animals in the U.S., and animal shelters are full to overflowing with animals in need of responsible, caring homes. Every puppy or kitten sold by a breeder takes away a home from one of the millions of homeless animals who already exist and who desperately need care and safety.
Please contact Mattel's corporate office and ask the company to discontinue Barbie Newborn Pups Doll immediately. Tell it that encouraging breeding when so many homeless animals already exist is irresponsible and unacceptable.