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 ctaylor | May 30, 2019 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Up! To Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for signing House Bill 2671, which will increase animal cruelty penalties to felony status. May 30, 2019 Arizona has recently stepped up to the plate yet again to help animals in their state. According to this article, starting...
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 tbartholme | Dec 13, 2022 | Paws Up/Paws Down
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...
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...
