by mhessenberger | Oct 16, 2021 | Paws Up/Paws Down
Update (6/12/22): Governor Lee signed Joker’s Law on 6/1/22. The law is effective July 1, 2022. Update (11/4/2021): According to a recent news article, the updated bill language states that convicted individuals will face a Class B felony penalty, resulting in...
by mhessenberger | Jan 24, 2023 | Paws Up/Paws Down
January 23, 2023 Paws Up! Tennessee Senator Jon Lundberg is advocating to create safer outdoor shelters for canine companions exposed to the elements. What do dogs need to live happy and healthy lives? Does food, water, shelter, veterinary care, companionship,...
by mhessenberger | Jun 13, 2022 | Paws Up/Paws Down
June 12, 2022 To Governor Lee for signing Joker’s Law to increase the penalties for injuring a police dog In the fall of 2021, Deputy Eduardo Choate and K-9 partner Joker from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department in Tennessee responded to a robbery...
