I received this email from Wayne Pacelle, author of A Humane Nation (the United States Humane Society (USHS) blog) and CEO of the USHS. Wayne distributed this informative email after Oprah Winfrey last week featured an expose on the horrible puppy mill industry (and problem) across the United States. Her broadcast reached millions across the country, undoubtedly encouraging thousands of people into action.

Wanye released this email to newsletter members on Seven Things You Can Do to Stop Puppy Mills after Oprah’s show aired.

Undercover footage showed dogs in filthy, overcrowded conditions, where they are confined for their entire lives, without human companionship or adequate veterinary care. These dogs are often killed once their reproductive capacity wanes.

The HSUS has been investigating and fighting against puppy mills for decades. With your help, we can advance our fight to stop puppy mills and the tragic consequences of pet overpopulation. You’ve already shown your commitment to help stop puppy mills by signing our Stop Puppy Mills pledge.

Here’s more that you can do right now:

If you are thinking of bringing a new dog into the family, or know someone who is, request a free copy of our puppy buyer’s guidefor information on how to find reputable breeders, shelters, and rescue groups.

Ask your federal legislators to crack down on puppy mills.

Get the word out about puppy mills: write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. VisitStopPuppyMills.orgto educate yourself.

Download one of our Stop Puppy Mills campaign badges or bannersto your own MySpace or Facebook page, blog, or website.

Did you adopt your canine companion from a rescue group or shelter? Thenorder our Proud to Adopt care package.

Download Puppy Mill Cruelty flyersand post them or give them out at your neighborhood dog park, to engage fellow dog owners and help spread the word.

Help us place advertisements and billboardsto spread the word about puppy mill cruelty.

The puppy mill industry will thrive as long as consumers are kept in the dark about the “mass production” of purebred and designer dogs. With your help, we’ll shed light on the cruelty of puppy mills and put them out of business for good. We can’t do it without your help!

Thanks again to Wayne Pacelle for this information. Visit Wayne’s wonderful blog for all kinds of information, tips and updates on animals in the news and legislation for animal welfare.