Animal Welfare News
Would You Eat Your Companion?
Paws Up! H.R. 3475: SAFE Act of 2023 would end the slaughter of horses for human consumption. June 27, 2023 When people in the United States think of horses, they often think of their companion animals. Most people would never consider consuming them. In fact, it is...
Protecting TNR Efforts and Feral Cats in Texas
May 22, 2023 Paws Up! To the Texas Humane Legislation Network for playing a vital role in creating House Bill 3660 and to Representatives Cody Vasut (R-Angleton) and Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) for introducing this bill in an effort to protect trap, neuter, return...
Goldie’s Act Promises Protection for Dogs in Puppy Mills
Paws Up! Goldie’s Act has been reintroduced and would establish a better quality of life for dogs in puppy mills. May 24, 2023 Puppies rescued by NHES’ animal care facility. If anyone were to set foot in a puppy mill, they would instantly…
Update: The PIGS Act Has Been Reintroduced!
Paws Up! Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has reintroduced legislation to increase animal welfare for pregnant pigs. May 24, 2023 It is heartening news that the Pigs In Gestation Stalls Act of 2023, or the PIGS Act of 2023, has been reintroduced. Last year, the bill…
Animals’ Future After Experimentation
A lot of people do not agree with animal testing, but what happens to these animals after the testing is over? The sad reality is once animals are no longer needed for research experiments, they are euthanized most of the time, whether they are healthy or not. As quoted from…
California Prohibits the Sale of Fur Products
Paws Up! California becomes first state in US to outlaw the sale fur products. California made history as the first US state to ban the sale of fur products. Assemblymember Laura Friedman authored Assembly Bill 44, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in…
Update: Bill Prohibiting Taxpayers From Paying for Dog Testing Reintroduced
Paws Up! Representative Gregory Steube reintroduced the Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments Act. Brody rescued by NHES' animal care facility. Read the original article here. March 21, 2023 The Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments Act has been reintroduced!...
NYC Bill Is Fighting for Increased Space for Captive Elephants
March 20, 2023 Paws Up! To New York City Council Member Shahana Hanif for taking action to create a better life for elephants in captivity at the Bronx Zoo with the introduction of Int. 0963. The Beauty of Elephants Elephants are majestic and powerful creatures...
Wildlife Corridors—PA Bill Would Initiate a Study for Effectiveness
February 21, 2023 Paws Up! To Pennsylvania Representatives Mary Jo Daley (D-District 148) and Jason Ortitay (R-District 46) for proposing to reintroduce legislation to protect their state’s wildlife, residents, and travelers by studying the effectiveness of corridors...
Bowie’s Law—Giving Adoptable Animals in Shelters More Time
February 21, 2023 Paws Up! To California Assembly Member Bill Essayli for advocating for animals who are at risk of being euthanized in animal shelters with the introduction of Assembly Bill 595. Companion animal overpopulation is still prevalent in many areas of the…
New York Joins Battle for Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Paw Up! New York becomes the tenth state to put cruelty-free cosmetics legislation in place. February 18, 2023 When you apply your cosmetics, have you ever thought about the animals suffering for you to have them? Were you aware that some of your cosmetics are tested...
Washington D.C. Rings in New Year by Passing Animal Welfare Bill
January 23, 2023 Paws Up! The Council of the District of Columbia voted favorably to help create better lives for companion animals and to help prevent animal cruelty from happening in their city. In December 2021, Bill 24-560, known as the Animal Care and Control...