by tbartholme | Nov 12, 2022 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Up! Representative Rodney Davis aims to initiate agreement to end the consumption and trade of cat and dog meat globally. November 11, 2022 Smokey rescued by NHES’ animal care facility. When many of us think of cats and dogs, we think of our beloved...
by mhessenberger | Sep 30, 2019 | Paws Up/Paws Down
September 24, 2019Paws Up!To Illinois Governor Pritzker for signing SB 0241 to ban the sale of any cosmetics tested on animals after January 1, 2020. Pain is the sad reality for animals that are tested on in the cosmetic world. Hidden beneath the glitz and glam...
by ctaylor | Aug 28, 2021 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Up! To Illinois Governor Pritzker for signing a bill that will require pet stores to only offer shelter animals up for adoption. August 28, 2021 Illinois has just joined ranks with California and Maryland for banning retail pet stores from selling animals...
by mhessenberger | Mar 18, 2020 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Up!March 14, 2020 To Illinois Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-District) for sponsoring House Bill 3995 that would give cats and dogs a voice during animal abuse cases. Choosing to be an advocate for someone is powerful. When others hear your voice and join in...
by ctaylor | Jun 13, 2022 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Up! To Governor JB Pritzer, for passing House Bill 4089, this requires all Illinois school districts to offer a plant-based option. June 7, 2022 HB 4089 was signed into effect on May 13, 2022, by Governor JB Pritzer of Illinois. This bill is an amendment to the...