Animal Welfare News
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...
Captive Primate Safety Act
Update: This article has been modified on March 7, 2023. See changes below. Paws Up! To Representative Earl Blumenauer for introducing the Captive Primate Safety Act. January 24, 2023 Representative Earl Blumenauer introduced H.R. 3135: Captive Primate Safety Act on...
Compromise for Beavers and Humans to Coexist
Paws Up! The DAMS for Beavers Act, introduced by Representative Suzan DelBene, provides a solution for humans and beavers to live together harmoniously. January 24, 2023 Beavers and humans are working to live symbiotically. Currently, beavers are unknowingly causing...
Standards for Doghouses Are Being Addressed in Tennessee
January 23, 2023 Paws Up! Tennessee Senator Jon Lundberg is advocating to create safer outdoor shelters for canine companions exposed to the elements. What do dogs need to live happy and healthy lives? Does food, water, shelter, veterinary care, companionship,...
Update: President Biden Signs Big Cat Public Safety Act
December 22, 2022 Paws Up! President Biden signed the Big Cat Public Safety Act on 12/20/22. (Read more about this law here.) Will you show your support for this vital legislation by sending President Biden a thank you email today?
A Florida City Prohibits Balloon Releases to Protect Its Wildlife
December 12, 2022 Paws Up! To city council members in Jacksonville, Florida, for favorably voting to ban releasing balloons or sky lanterns. Balloons are colorful orbs that have the power to injure and kill wildlife. If you live near the coast or have visited the...
Private Bookings for Sloth Encounters Lead to Push for Exotic Animal Ban in NY
December 12, 2022 Paws Up! To animal advocates and legislators in Suffolk County, New York, for supporting efforts to end animal exploitation for human enjoyment. The lure of exotic animals and encounters with wildlife entice many individuals to spend money at...