July 15, 2019 This year, dogs and cats who have spent most of their lives in laboratories and research facilities may get a chance at a “normal” life thanks to NY Rep. Kathleen Rice, who spear-headed the bill entitled “The Humane Retirement Act” or H.R. 2850. The...
Paws Up!November 6, 2019 To New York City Councilmember Carlina Rivera (D-District 2) for sponsoring Int. No. 1378 to ban the sale of force-fed poultry products. UPDATE: Mayor Bill de Blasio signed this into law on 11/25/2019. Restaurants and grocers will have 3 years...
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...
Paws Up!June 23, 2020 The Dorchester County Council for voting in favor of the 2020 Puppy Mill Ordinance. Legislation to combat puppy mills, also known as commercial breeders, is an ongoing fight throughout the United States. These breeders are known for heartlessly...
May 12, 2020 Last November, citizens of Pennsylvania were outraged when a video surfaced showing two teenagers torturing a helpless deer. A public investigation immediately began to identify the two perpetrators in the video, and soon, they were identified as...