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 NHES | Nov 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Paws Up! To California’s governor for signing SB 1233 to authorize new high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter certification programs at California veterinary colleges. The challenge of finding affordable spay and neuter services in California may lessen soon thanks...
by mhessenberger | Sep 28, 2019 | Paws Up/Paws Down, Uncategorized
September 28, 2019 This month, a major step was taken for animals in laboratory testing. On September 10th, the Chief Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler, stated that he will phase out laboratory testing of chemicals and pesticides on...
by ctaylor | May 26, 2021 | Paws Up/Paws Down, Uncategorized
Paws Up! To Illinois Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi for introducing legislation that would improve the effectiveness of the Animal Welfare Act. May 26, 2021 The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) was signed in 1966 with the intention to protect laboratory animals by holding...
by ctaylor | Oct 21, 2020 | Paws Up/Paws Down, Uncategorized
Paws Up! To the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for stopping the trafficking of flying squirrels. October 21, 2020 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has just arrested seven people tied to a wildlife trafficking ring in...
by ctaylor | Jan 8, 2021 | Paws Up/Paws Down, Uncategorized
Paws Up! To Florida Representative Emily Slosberg for introducing legislation to protect companion animals from abandonment. January 8, 2021 Hurricanes ravage the Florida coastline multiple times a year, leaving paths of devastation behind and many families scattered....
