by mhessenberger | Jan 18, 2020 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Up!January 18, 2020 To Ethan Branscum and his family for promoting shelter pets by contacting Representative Graviss to make them Kentucky’s official state animal. Creating a more humane world for animals takes time. Animal welfare advocates span all ages,...
by mhessenberger | Apr 14, 2020 | Paws Up/Paws Down
UPDATE: Governor Beshear signed SB 21! Paws Up!April 14, 2020 To the Kentucky Senate for passing Senate Bill 21 that would allow veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse. When veterinarians are asked, “what inspired you to choose this career path?”...
by RBalcom | May 14, 2024 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Up! To Kentucky Legislators for Passing Law to Expand the Legal Definition and Punishment for Animal Torture The state of Kentucky is known and loved for many things: their soulful bluegrass music, their popular baseball team, and even their world class bourbon....
by mhessenberger | Oct 20, 2020 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Update (2/9/21): Unfortunately, House Bill 57 did not pass. Paws Up!October 14, 2020 To Kentucky Representative Chris Freeland for prefiling a bill that would amend KRS 525.135 to add animal neglect as a form of torture. If you share your house with a companion...
by mhessenberger | Feb 9, 2021 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Paws Up!February 9, 2021 House Bill 57 is gaining support in Kentucky to increase the penalty for a form of animal neglect. Lawmakers in Kentucky are advocating for increased penalties for individuals found guilty of confining cats or dogs and allowing them to suffer...
