Rep. Eileen Kowall, R - 44, will welcome attendees to the state capitol and will speak about the need for better
animal welfare legislation in Michigan.
MAPAQ mandates a few local SPAs / SPCAs, most of them largely under - funded, to apply
the animal welfare legislation in certain regions of the province.
The PEI Humane Society promotes quality of life for companion animals through responsible ownership, successful adoptions, education and enforcement of companion
animal welfare legislation in PEI.
Here is a summary of current
animal welfare legislation in New Jersey.
Not exact matches
Britain could claim to be something of a world leader
in animal welfare, having been responsible for the first ever
animal welfare legislation and the first
animal welfare charity.
The EU stated that the aim of the new Directive was to strengthen
legislation, improve the
welfare of those
animals still used, and to «firmly anchor» the principle of the Three Rs, to Reduce, Refine and Replace the use of
animals,
in EU
legislation.
The UK government said it believed a ban would be «disproportionate
in terms of food safety and
animal welfare» and that the
welfare of all farmed
animals, including clones and their descendants, was already protected by current
welfare legislation.
It's a consideration increasingly shared by European policymakers; new European
legislation, to be voted on by parliament next September, would put
in place stricter rules regulating
animal welfare and better harmonize practices across Europe.
Recent changes
in European
animal welfare legislation now class cephalopods as sentient beings, and
animals used for experimental purposes need to be suitably anaesthetised beforehand.
The aim of the new Directive is to strengthen
legislation, and improve the
welfare of those
animals still needed to be used, as well as to firmly anchor the principle of the Three Rs, to Replace, Reduce and Refine the use of
animals,
in EU
legislation.
Directive 2010 / 63 / EU has firmly anchored the principles of the 3Rs (to Replace, Reduce and Refine the use of
animals)
in EU
legislation and strives to achieve harmonization with the highest
animal welfare standards.
Strengthening
animal welfare and supporting retailers» commitment to standards of care,
legislation in New York passed that allows the commissioner to hold a hearing to consider the suspension or revocation of a pet dealer license if the licensee has three consecutive inspections
in which it has failed to correct deficiencies of a critical nature.
As pet professionals and pet businesses, you are uniquely positioned to educate lawmakers on how an ordinance or piece of
legislation will impact
animal welfare, business constituents and other taxpayers
in your community.
Our role, as
animal lovers and
animal welfare advocates, is to keep the heels of the government to the fire, to ensure that the review is a real opportunity to ask questions about how many companion
animals are killed
in our pounds and why our
legislation isn't doing a better job of saving them.
In China, has provided expert advice to Chinese
animal groups to advance several legislative proposals for a dog meat trade ban, and hopes that the time will soon come when the National People's Congress supports such proposals and advances robust
animal welfare legislation.
There also will be 11 much larger portraits to raise awareness
in other
animal -
welfare areas including dog fighting, puppy mills,
animal abuse and breed - specific
legislation, to name a few.
But CVMA — representing 2,000 + members — can effectively cut through the noise and make sure your best interests are represented and our opinions and comments are listened to by those who can help us shape
legislation that benefits both veterinary practice and
animal welfare in Colorado.
Even though the breed specific
legislation has been
in place since 2005,
animal welfare organizations are still finding new ways around the restrictive laws.
«Following careful consideration of the responses to the consultation and with a view to enhancing
animal welfare in Wales, I have today laid
legislation before the National Assembly for Wales which will ban the use of electric shock collars
in Wales.
Even though the breed specific
legislation has been
in place since 2005,
animal welfare organizations are still finding new ways around the [Read the rest...]
The Missouri Alliance for
Animal Legislation is governed by a board of directors, each of whom brings his and / or her passion, commitment, and experience to the table in order to promote animal welfare in Mis
Animal Legislation is governed by a board of directors, each of whom brings his and / or her passion, commitment, and experience to the table
in order to promote
animal welfare in Mis
animal welfare in Missouri.
«If PIJAC is truly sincere
in their efforts to support common sense rules and regulations for the
welfare of
animals,» said Baker, who as director of the Missouri Alliance for
Animal Legislation battled with PIJAC over new puppy mill regulations
in his state.
The Missouri Alliance for
Animal Legislation is dedicated to educating the public about the plight of animal welfare in the
Animal Legislation is dedicated to educating the public about the plight of
animal welfare in the
animal welfare in the state.
We soon realized, however, that despite the deplorable conditions
in puppy mills and periodic exposés (even Oprah did one), legislators at the state and federal level were reluctant to pass meaningful
legislation to improve the conditions of commercial breeding operations because puppy mills fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture and their state equivalents, and dogs
in puppy mills are considered to be livestock, and
animal welfare of any stripe is a much harder sell
in those circles than it should be, sadly.
The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association welcomes the opportunity to work with the Cook County President and Commissioners on a proactive public education campaign and as advisors
in any future
legislation about pet health and
animal welfare for the long term good of all pet owners and residents.
«Before the ink has even dried on Cook County's nationally praised law aimed at protecting both consumers and
animal welfare by preventing the sale of dogs and cats raised
in inhumane conditions, the pet industry and its allies have crafted an amendment that is designed to completely undo the good that was done when the Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the
animal rights
legislation last month,» stated Commissioner John Fritchey, sponsor of the Cook County measure.
On their site, The World Society for the Protection of
Animals (WSPA) sent a survey to Canada's 5 main political parties about important
animal welfare issues in the country.The (WSPA) encourages people to review their responses before making a decission at the time of voting Animal Cruelty Legislation Canada's animal cruelty laws were amended recently to increase maximum penalties
animal welfare issues
in the country.The (WSPA) encourages people to review their responses before making a decission at the time of voting
Animal Cruelty Legislation Canada's animal cruelty laws were amended recently to increase maximum penalties
Animal Cruelty
Legislation Canada's
animal cruelty laws were amended recently to increase maximum penalties
animal cruelty laws were amended recently to increase maximum penalties for...
The bill's sponsor, Social Compassion
In Legislation (SCIL), is a leading California - based nonprofit organization dedicated to finding solutions for the
welfare, protection, and rights of
animals.
The Wooler Report acknowledges the lack of structure and cohesiveness
in the overall arrangements for the enforcement of
animal welfare legislation.
An Area Rep helps dogs
in their area through fundraising, helping pass new
legislation for
animal welfare, and building relationships with Dogs Deserve Better and their local shelters,
animal control, and municipalities.
Through our annual National
Animal Welfare Conference, innovative programs and original, Canadian research, we keep humane societies and SPCAs up - to - date on emerging animal welfare issues, training and funding opportunities and best practices in animal sheltering, humane education, legislation and adv
Animal Welfare Conference, innovative programs and original, Canadian research, we keep humane societies and SPCAs up - to - date on emerging
animal welfare issues, training and funding opportunities and best practices in animal sheltering, humane education, legislation and adv
animal welfare issues, training and funding opportunities and best practices
in animal sheltering, humane education, legislation and adv
animal sheltering, humane education,
legislation and advocacy.
Access to professional training and seminars Updates and alerts concerning Florida
animal welfare legislation Opportunities to network with others
in the
animal welfare field Membership packages to fit your organization's budget Ability to manage your organization's profile
Animal advocacy groups argue that the absence of adequate provincial animal welfare legislation and enforcement has allowed puppy mills to flourish in Q
Animal advocacy groups argue that the absence of adequate provincial
animal welfare legislation and enforcement has allowed puppy mills to flourish in Q
animal welfare legislation and enforcement has allowed puppy mills to flourish
in Quebec.
The
Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) will continue to support
legislation that enhances and improves protections for
animals, and to oppose reforms that endanger the
welfare of
animals in Massachusetts.
ALC is a 501 (c) 4 which allows us to promote or oppose political candidates and lobby with fewer restrictions for
legislation in support of
animal welfare.
ARL will keep you updated on the status of
legislation impacting
animal welfare in Massachusetts.
DO encourage your legislators to include birds
in important proposed protective
animal welfare legislation.
Over 100 local governments across the United States have passed
legislation in recent years that either bans or limits how long a dog may be chained, recognizing that existing
animal welfare laws are outdated and that dogs are intelligent, social, active
animals that suffer greatly if kept chained or penned for their lives.
In 2009, due to massive public outcry regarding the insufficient animal welfare standards in Quebec, the Charest government established a special task force under MAPAQ to improve legislation and enforcement in the Provinc
In 2009, due to massive public outcry regarding the insufficient
animal welfare standards
in Quebec, the Charest government established a special task force under MAPAQ to improve legislation and enforcement in the Provinc
in Quebec, the Charest government established a special task force under MAPAQ to improve
legislation and enforcement
in the Provinc
in the Province.
Whether
in the field of professional conduct,
animal health, veterinary medicinal products,
animal welfare or public health, by the time the
legislation gets to the national governments, all that is left for discussion is the detail of implementation.
Humane Society of Erie County is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for our
animals in Erie County, through a progressive
animal shelter, public humane education and leadership
in developing and supporting
legislation in animal welfare.
Original report April 18, 2011: Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon today announced an agreement between
animal welfare advocates and industry on
legislation to resolve differences between the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act approved by voters
in November 2010 and S.B. 113 / S.
Anna's Law, broad
animal welfare and control
legislation enacted
in Illinois, uses this approach as one source of funding for its spay / neuter subsidy program.
Emily Hovermale, Maryland state director of HSUS, stated
in a release, «Governor Hogan has a strong
animal welfare record, and we urge him to build on it by signing this life - saving measure... We applaud Maryland lawmakers for approving
legislation that moves the Maryland pet market away from cruel puppy mills and their pet store outlets and toward humane sources such as shelters.»
For the past five years, Quebec has ranked lowest of all Canadian provinces for its
animal welfare legislation and received the dubious recognition as «best place
in Canada to be an
animal abuser.»
The Humane Society of the United States works around the country to support
animal welfare legislation, fight
animal cruelty
in all forms, and engage citizens to promote the protection of
animals.
Only a grass roots strategy, with every legislator hearing from those who care, will move
animal welfare legislation forward
in the upcoming legislative session.
Our purpose is to: Help raise public awareness of humane treatment of companion
animals; Assist other rescue organizations place their
animals; Provide pet owner education which will result
in more successful permanent homes; Research and promote
legislation to enhance
animal welfare and control regulations; and Find adoptive homes for individual
animals.
HSUS is the nation's largest
animal protection organization that works to reduce
animal suffering and create meaningful social change through progressive
legislation; making sure existing laws are enforced; public awareness campaigns and investigations; assisting large corporations
in reforming their
animal welfare policies, and providing direct care, rescue, and services for
animals in crisis.
We must seize the grass roots momentum that started last year, and like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the grass roots organization that placed the wrongfulness of drunk driving into the minds of everyone, we must let legislators and other elected officials know that we do not want lip service and a mysterious end to
animal welfare legislation; we want meaningful change for companion
animals in Oklahoma.