Paws Up! Members of Congress strive to protect dogs with the introduction of the bipartisan “Puppy Protection Act of 2025” (H.R.2253). Things are looking up for our furry friends with the introduction of the Puppy Protection Act of 2025 (H.R.2253), a...
Update (2/22/23): The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has made a final ruling to create standards of care and regulations for birds not used in research. Read more about the standards here. Paws Up! To the USDA for considering establishing standards of...
Paws Up!January 16, 2021 To Representative Ken Calvert (CA-42) for reintroducing legislation mandating government agencies to disclose the number of animals used for testing. An exorbitant number of animals are subjected to cruel procedures for advancing science,...
Paws Down! To USDA for failing to report Animal Welfare Act violations in commercial dog breeding facilities. December 4, 2021 According to a recent press release by U.S. Congresswoman Cindy Axne, the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) needs a makeover immediately. Appalled by...
Paws Up! SWIMS Act of 2022 aims to end the display of certain species of marine mammals. Orca in captivity. August 13, 2022 Representative Adam Schiff, a group of representatives, and Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act of...