by mhessenberger | Feb 23, 2019 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Up!February 5, 2019 To Virginia Senator Bill R. DeSteph, Jr (R) for introducing Senate Bill 1604 that would increase the penalty for convicted animal abusers. Choosing to inflict pain on any...
by mhessenberger | May 14, 2020 | Paws Up/Paws Down
May 14, 2020 The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced improvements to the treatment of dogs at all USDA-inspected facilities, as well as provisions to prevent previous license holders to obtain license renewals if they have not met the...
by mhessenberger | Dec 14, 2019 | Paws Up/Paws Down
December 14, 2019 A year after Florida’s landmark vote to ban greyhound racing, a dog racing company in Arkansas has decided to put this practice to an end, without any need for legislation. Every ten days, a racing greyhound dies in West Virginia. Southland Racing...
by mhessenberger | Sep 25, 2021 | Paws Up/Paws Down
September 23, 2021 Paws Up! To House Representatives Darren Soto and Vern Buchanan for introducing House Resolution 4946 to protect the West Indian manatee that is dwindling drastically. The West Indian manatee can be found lazily cruising through the warm waters of...
by mhessenberger | Oct 31, 2022 | Paws Up/Paws Down
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...
