With the many animal abuse cases featured in Maine news recently, this improvement to
the existing animal welfare laws could not have come at a better time.
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existing animal welfare laws are outdated and that dogs are intelligent, social, active animals that suffer greatly if kept chained or penned for their lives.
From lobbying for changes to
existing animal welfare laws to opening the UK's largest cat adoption centre, Cats Protection's feline welfare work has been tireless.
With
the existing animal welfare laws, there is no reason for the Quebec government to further delay shutting down abusive puppy mills.
Not exact matches
While
animals don't have a voice in their own
welfare, it's reassuring to know that somewhere there are people who care and are willing to speak up on their behalf --- people with the education and authority to make a difference in
existing and future
laws.
The Missouri Alliance for
Animal Legislation is wholly committed to introducing and / or supporting legislation that ADVANCES ANIMAL WELFARE and we are just as equally committed to opposing legislation if it does not, or if it weakens, existing
Animal Legislation is wholly committed to introducing and / or supporting legislation that ADVANCES
ANIMAL WELFARE and we are just as equally committed to opposing legislation if it does not, or if it weakens, existing
ANIMAL WELFARE and we are just as equally committed to opposing legislation if it does not, or if it weakens,
existing laws.
It's provides flexible protection when there are new situations of
animal suffering not covered by
existing welfare laws.
Although they
exist all over Canada, a large portion of Canada's puppy mills can be found in Quebec due to its particularly poor enforcement of
animal welfare laws.
Click here to research
existing and pending
laws that impact
animal welfare and learn more about
animal law.
Most live in nations in which
animal welfare laws do not
exist or can not be enforced; many are chased away or beaten for simply begging for a scrap of food.
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.
While
animal rights as such are still not recognized under the
law,
animal welfare laws, notably those against cruelty, do
exist in Canada and other countries — a clear indication that
animals are not considered «mere» chattels anymore.