by mhessenberger | Apr 4, 2020 | Paws Up/Paws Down
There are more tigers living in captivity in the United States than there are in the wild. April 4, 2020 Last month, millions of Americans tuned in to watch Tiger King, the popular Netflix documentary series that uncovered the seedy underbelly of the roadside zoo...
by mhessenberger | Feb 22, 2023 | Paws Up/Paws Down
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...
by mhessenberger | Mar 21, 2023 | Paws Up/Paws Down
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...
by mhessenberger | May 23, 2022 | Paws Up/Paws Down, Uncategorized
May 23, 2022 Update (8/11/22): Thankfully, 4,000 dogs were surrendered to the Department of Justice by Envigo. Paws Up! To federal law enforcement, U.S. District Judge Norman Moon, lawmakers, and animal advocates for being a voice for the countless canine companions...
by ctaylor | Jun 30, 2021 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Down! To the National Park Service for neglecting basic needs of elk confined on the Point Reyes National Seashore in California. June 30, 2021 Because ranchers were having trouble finding enough pasturage for their free-grazing cattle due to the tule elk...
by mhessenberger | May 24, 2019 | Paws Up/Paws Down
May 15, 2019Paws Down! To the Florida Commerce Committee for allowing HB 379 to die that would have given veterinarians the right to report suspected animal abuse. The legislative process is a prolonged one, especially when it comes to passing laws that would better...
