# Dunkin's Law Introduced After Influencer's Dog Dies

> California congressman introduces law to hold dog care facilities accountable after influencer's dog dies.
- Title: Dunkin's Law Introduced After Influencer's Dog Dies · Newsweek
- Summary: California congressman introduces law to hold dog care facilities accountable after influencer's dog dies. California congressman James Gallagher introduced…
- Keywords: dunkin's law, california, james gallagher, madeline white, andrew fedyk, dunkin, smart dogs dog training, animal welfare act, dog training, animal neglect, pet ownership, animal rescue
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/what-is-dunkins-law-madeline-white-andrew-fedyk-12625718
- Published: 2026-10-27T17:51:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dunkin's law, california, james gallagher, madeline white, andrew fedyk, dunkin, smart dogs dog training, animal welfare act, dog training, animal neglect, pet ownership, animal rescue
## Dunkin's Law Introduced
California congressman james gallagher introduced dunkin's law to strengthen federal protections for companion animals held at care facilities.

> after hearing maddie and andrew's heartbreaking story about losing their beloved dog, dunkin, i knew something needed to be done
## Dog Death Details
maddie and andrew's 2-year-old bernese mountain dog dunkin died of heatstroke after 36 hours at smart dogs dog training in los angeles.

> he was never taken to a vet. they just decided he was dead and called me hours later.
## 117 Dogs Found Dead
humboldt county sheriff's office discovered 117 decomposed dogs at miranda's rescue animal sanctuary in northern california.

> the sheriff's office said they started investigating the shelter after receiving credible information in april regarding allegations of felony animal abuse.
## Law's Purpose
dunkin's law would hold commercial care facilities accountable and give pet owners a path to seek justice for animal neglect or misconduct.

> the law would strengthen federal protections and help ensure those responsible can be held accountable.
## Influencer Response
maddie and andrew called for stronger regulations after their dog died, saying they will not rest until they get justice for dunkin.

> heartbroken doesn't even come close to describing how we feel. we will not rest until we get justice for our sweet dunkin man.
## Current Status
miranda's rescue has reopened after briefly closing for violating county codes, with an ongoing investigation into the shelter.

> the shelter briefly closed for violating county codes but has now reopened.
## Key takeaway

California congressman James Gallagher introduced Dunkin's Law to provide pet owners a path to seek justice for animal neglect after influencer couple's dog died.