Animal Welfare News
Be a Lover Not a Fighter
Paws Up! H.R. 9309 would amend the animal welfare act to provided greater protection for roosters. December 13, 2022 Roosters intended for fighting have a hard life from the moment they hatch. Trainers kill off the weakest birds and use only the most ferocious birds...
More Research Is Needed After Livestock Transport by Sea Amendments
November 13, 2022 Paws Up! Animal welfare organizations, concerned citizens, the Hawaii Cattlemen's Council, and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture are working together to improve the humane transport of livestock by sea from the U.S. mainland to the island. Animal...
Update: Taking Lead Out of Ammunition and Tackle
Paws Up! Representative Robert Wittman introduced the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 to prohibit lead ammunition and lead tackle. November 11, 2022 In May of this year, S.4157: LEAD Act of 2022 was introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth to ban...
Cats and Dogs Should Not Be On the Menu
Paws Up! Representative Rodney Davis aims to initiate agreement to end the consumption and trade of cat and dog meat globally. November 11, 2022 Smokey rescued by NHES' animal care facility. When many of us think of cats and dogs, we think of our beloved companion...
Birds Are Protected From Dangerous Light Pollution in Maui County, HI
October 17, 2022 Paws Up! The Maui County Council passed an ordinance to protect birds and other animals from the dangers of artificial light. Electricity and the light bulb are two inventions that significantly changed everyone's lives. Many cannot imagine living...
California Strives to Keep Families and Their Animals Together in Low-Income Housing Units
October 17, 2022 Paws Up! Governor Newsom signed legislation to help keep animals with their families by restricting low-income housing units built in 2023 from charging a monthly pet fee. The companionship of an animal is priceless. People who share their lives with...
Alternative Options to Animal Testing
Paws Up! S. 5002: FDA Modernization Act 2.0 was passed by the Senate, which brings hope for the use of alternative testing methods to animal testing. October 8, 2022 Aspen rescued by NHES' animal care facility. The FDA Modernization Act 2.0 was introduced in the...
Don’t Pay For Dog Experimentation
Paws Up! H.R. 8699: Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments Act would put an end to Federal funding for experimenting on dogs. October 8, 2022 Bear rescued by NHES' animal care facility. Representative Gregory Steube for Florida introduced H.R. 8699: Protecting Dogs...
Keeping Wildlife Safe Crossing the Road in California
Update (10/1/2022): Governor Newsom signed the Safe Roads and Wildlife Protection Act. Please send him a thank you email today! September 16, 2022 Paws Up! California lawmakers are backing legislation introduced by Assembly Members Laura Friedman (D-District 43) and...
Update: NY Bill Banning Pet Stores from Selling Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits Is on the Governor’s Desk
September 16, 2022 The New York Assembly voted in favor of Assembly Bill 4283 to prohibit retail stores from selling cats, dogs, and rabbits acquired from commercial breeders and promoting pet adoption. Maya (aka Marigold) & her puppies rescued by NHES' animal...
No One Wins With Lead
Paws Up! Senator Tammy Duckworth introduced S.4157: LEAD Act of 2022, protecting people and wildlife from lead ammunition. September 14, 2022 If you are a hunter, have you ever considered the ammunition you are using is affecting you as well as the wildlife? Lead,...
Therapy Dogs in Schools
Paws Up! The therapy dog program, Friends With Paws, is placing therapy dogs in schools in West Virginia. September 14, 2022 Friends With Paws is the first statewide therapy dog program in West Virginia, thanks to Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice....