Wildlife, Ballot Measures /
Wolf Delisting Not Based on “Best Available Science”
In every region of the country where federal protections for wolves have been lifted, the states have moved quickly to open sport hunting seasons. From the Northern Rockies to the Great Lakes, trophy hunters and trappers have killed more than 2,000 wolves, often by using cruel and indiscriminate steel-jawed leghold traps. In Wisconsin, the states even allow dogs to chase down by packs of hounds, in what amounts to wolf-dog fighting.
Farm Animals, Action Alerts, Ballot Measures, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Egg Lawsuit is All Cracked Up
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit yesterday in federal court challenging California’s law requiring that eggs sold in the Golden State come from hens that can turn around and stretch their wings.
State Legislation /
A Gold Star for the Golden State
Since California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 2 in 2008, underscoring the widespread view of voters in all regions and demographics of the state that all animals deserve humane treatment, state lawmakers in Sacramento have advanced literally dozens of policy reforms to stop animal cruelty and abuse.
Farm Animals, Federal Legislation, In the News /
King Amendment Out, Animal Fighting Spectator Penalties In
The Farm Bill, after fits and starts over two years of debate, is one step closer to becoming law, with the House passage of the conference report this morning by a vote of 251 to 166. The compromise package includes two major wins for animal protection, and we expect it to pass the Senate soon.
Federal Legislation /
Hot Off the Press: The 2013 Humane Scorecard
Last fall, I posted a preliminary version of the 2013 Humane Scorecard, and a few weeks ago, just as Congress was returning for the second session of the 113th Congress, I provided a look at our year in review for animals. We made some real progress on key animal protection issues, and there’s tremendous potential on several fronts in 2014.
Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
Finish the Job on Deadly Snakes
We’ve long reported that non-native boa constrictors, Burmese pythons and African rock pythons are living in the wild, breeding, wreaking havoc on the ecosystem, frightening residents and killing pets in residential neighborhoods, all here in the United States. The question isn’t if these non-native predators are going to colonize other areas, but when and where they are going to become established.
Federal Legislation /
Omnibus for Animals
Federal lawmakers last night unveiled their $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government for the remaining eight and a half months of Fiscal Year 2014. The giant package includes several very positive outcomes for animals, and one harmful provision.
Uncategorized /
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Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Don’t Muzzle Vet Care
The Congress is off to a good start for 2014: the Senate yesterday unanimously approved S. 1171, the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Angus King, I-Maine, would amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow veterinarians to transport and dispense important drugs for veterinary care in remote locations outside of their registered location.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Action Alerts, Ballot Measures, Elections, Federal Legislation, Food, In the News, State Legislation /
The 2013 Congressional Year in Review for Animals
Congress returns to Washington today to convene the second session of the 113th Congress, and it’s a good time to take stock of what was achieved in 2013 and the pathway for animals in the New Year. In terms of general lawmaking, the 113th Congress has been known for inaction and partisan gridlock. It passed fewer laws in its first year—65—than any single session on record. Yet despite the dysfunction in Washington, we’ve made real progress on key animal protection issues.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Ballot Measures, Elections, Federal Legislation, Food, In the News, State Legislation /
2013 the Year of Chimps and Horses in Congress
The 113th Congress has had the lowest output, in terms of general lawmaking, since 1947. Yet despite the general dysfunction and partisan gridlock in Washington, we’ve made real progress on our key issues. During the first year of the session, we already had one major bill enacted that facilitates the retirement of hundreds of chimps from barren laboratories to natural sanctuaries, and laid substantial groundwork on a number of other issues, particularly a range of reforms to protect horses from cruelty, doping, and slaughter.
