Sentences with phrase «support animal laws»

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FLPC will assist the Good Food Institute, whose goal is to disrupt animal agriculture by supporting plant and culture - based alternatives to meat, dairy, and eggs, to research and identify the federal laws and policies that facilitate or impede plant and culture - based alternatives to meat, dairy, and eggs.

At 11 a.m., state Sen. Catharine Young and Assemblyman Matthew Titone join law enforcement officials and animal rights advocates to support Mitchell's Law, to establish harsher penalties for harming or killing a police dog or police horse, outside Senate Chamber, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albalaw enforcement officials and animal rights advocates to support Mitchell's Law, to establish harsher penalties for harming or killing a police dog or police horse, outside Senate Chamber, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, AlbaLaw, to establish harsher penalties for harming or killing a police dog or police horse, outside Senate Chamber, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C,I,REF - Glenville), Senator George Amedore (R,C,I - Rotterdam), Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (D - Rotterdam) and Senator Phil Boyle (R,C,I - Suffolk County) today joined with family members of two murdered dogs, law enforcement and animal advocates to make a major announcement on bi-partisan support for «Kirby & Quigley's Law» to protect pets and peoplaw enforcement and animal advocates to make a major announcement on bi-partisan support for «Kirby & Quigley's Law» to protect pets and peopLaw» to protect pets and people.

«While existing state law will be upheld, today's legislation will give support to the many local municipalities that want to ensure stronger safeguards are in place to protect the animals in their communities.»

Corporations often use their influence to block the enforcement of agricultural regulation and oppose animal welfare laws that the majority of americans would support.

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and the bill's sponsor, Jessica Lappin, said the legislation was a response to an animal «emergency» in New York, and released statements in support of the new law from the ASPCA and PETA, among other animal - advocacy groups.

Allie Feldman Taylor is the Founder and Executive Director of the newly established Empire State Humane Voters (ESHV), a grassroots organization working to elect candidates who support animal protection, lobby for stronger laws to stop animal cruelty, and hold elected officials accountable to humane voters.

Among those matters: the lifting of deed restrictions on a Lower Manhattan nursing home that allowed it to be sold to luxury condominium developers at a $ 72 million profit; whether an animal rights group that supported removing horse carriages from city streets got favorable treatment in return for generous donations to the Campaign for One New York; and whether the mayor, or those acting with him, violated state election law in raising money for three Democratic candidates to help the party gain control of the State Senate in 2014.

Two K - 9 police dogs, their handlers and Sheriff Timothy B. Howard joined 14 seventh - graders from Hamburg Middle School to encourage county lawmakers to support a state bill bumping up the penalties for injuring or killing service animals in law enforcement.

AAAS Board Chairman Gilbert S. Omenn has written a letter to members of the House Judiciary Committee to express support for a pending bill that would strengthen laws against harassment, threats or intimidation of those involved in animal enterprises, including biomedical research with laboratory animals.

Although emotional support animals can be pets, they're not considered pets under the law and sometimes special accommodations must be afforded to individuals who have ESAs.

In this particular sense, Price's point that appreciating our common ancestry with other animal life may lead us to appreciate the necessity of obeying Mother Nature's laws has some support.

SRT members help pets who've been evacuated during natural disasters like floods and wildfires, and support Humane Law Enforcement officers in recovering animals from terrible conditions.

This is intended to correct the problem without seizing animals; it also helps support law enforcement if further action is needed later on.

We currently protect animals and serve the public in six San Diego County cities and five reservations, and our Humane Law Enforcement team oversees all of our disaster, emergency and national shelter support programs.

Fewer than one fourth of cities have procedures that actually support compliance with the 1986 Oklahoma Dog and Cat Sterilization Act, a law intended to keep shelter animals from giving birth to more unwanted animals; many do not keep records of the number of animals handled and 28 shelters refused to return calls or told us they would not discuss their shelter policies with the public.

We have all called for enforcement of the existing anti-cruelty and neglect laws, most of us support regulations to address puppy mills and fraudulent rescue organizations and we all wonder out loud why animal abandonment is so prevalent.

Please note emotional support animals may be subject to additional governmental laws and regulations at the destination, including but not limited to, health certificates, permits and vaccinations required by the country, state or territory from and / or to which the animal is being transported.

The Gifted Pet generously supports and truly appreciates animal rescue, nature conservancy & environmental preservation organizations, as well as select law enforcement & military causes.

As Director of the Criminal Justice Program for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Lora Dunn assists prosecutors and law enforcement throughout the country on animal cruelty cases — from research and written support on motions, pleadings, and briefs to trainings and presentaAnimal Legal Defense Fund, Lora Dunn assists prosecutors and law enforcement throughout the country on animal cruelty cases — from research and written support on motions, pleadings, and briefs to trainings and presentaanimal cruelty cases — from research and written support on motions, pleadings, and briefs to trainings and presentations.

HSI supported the establishment of a rescue team — China Animal Protection Power — who liaise with local police to stop trucks crammed with hundreds of dogs headed to slaughterhouses, in illegal cross-provincial transports that breach Chinese health and safety laws.

This law states that any person with a mental or physical disability can not be turned away from housing with their certified service animal or emotional support animals.

We strive to support animal cruelty laws that are clear, precise, and promote long term solutions.

National Service Animal Registry provides information on laws and legal topics related to Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals and is designed for informational purposes only, and, while believed to be accurate, is provided strictly «as is,» without warranty of any kind.

This is your opportunity to let state lawmakers know, in person, that you support animal protection and oppose laws that would allow animals to be hurt and exploited.

It's important to understand the definition, because laws related to both service dogs and emotional support animals specify that you, the handler, must have a disability to be...

American Humane Association supports the passage of laws and regulations mandating that all cats and dogs adopted from public or private animal care and control facilities be sterilized.»

Under the agreement, the NYPD leads in responding to all animal cruelty complaints in the five boroughs, while the ASPCA assists law enforcement officials with forensics work and by providing critical direct care support for animal cruelty victims.

ALDF accomplishes this mission by filing high - impact lawsuits to protect animals from harm, providing free legal assistance and training to prosecutors to assure that animal abusers are punished for their crimes, supporting tough animal protection legislation and fighting legislation harmful to animals, and providing resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the emerging field of animal law.

However, many business owners are accommodating of those with mental health needs, and are willing to let emotional support animals in; others businesses are unaware of this law, and will let an emotional support animal in regardless.

Randall Lockwood, director of higher education programs for the Humane Society of the United States, frowns on legislation that bans breeds like the pit bull but supports laws that penalize owners for not taking precautions with aggressive animals.

Dogs like the pit bull have a bloody track record, but their owners — not the dogs — should be the focus of local and state laws, a national expert on canine attacks said Saturday.Randall Lockwood, director of higher education programs for the Humane Society of the United States, frowns on legislation that bans breeds like the pit bull but supports laws that penalize owners for not taking precautions with aggressive animals.

While state laws provide a way to prosecute the individuals who are most directly involved with an animal fighting venture, stopping a single animal fighting operation is not as effective as shutting down its entire support network.

If these operations are even regulated, which many are not, APHIS or a state agency or law enforcement typically turn a blind eye, dithering over their authority to shut them down, pretending these are somehow legitimate «businesses» that should be supported, ignoring that these sleazy operators make their money from animal cruelty and leave communities with unwanted dogs in their shelters, environmental and health hazards from improperly disposed of carcasses and waste, infestation, and wastewater and other sewage problems.

In addition to offering charges related to spectatorship and the presence of minors, federal law provides a way to prosecute the individuals who support animal fighting ventures by supplying animals, equipment or money across state lines or to foreign countries.

Original report: There are 2 bills pending in the North Carolina legislature concerning euthanasia of shelter animals: Â One is Davie's Law, S.B. 199, supported by Animal Law Coalition, American Humane Association, ASPCA, National Animal Control Association, In Defense of Animals, Born Free USA, Â HSUS and dozens of North Carolina animal welfare groups, shelters, and veterinanimals: Â One is Davie's Law, S.B. 199, supported by Animal Law Coalition, American Humane Association, ASPCA, National Animal Control Association, In Defense of Animals, Born Free USA, Â HSUS and dozens of North Carolina animal welfare groups, shelters, and veterinaAnimal Law Coalition, American Humane Association, ASPCA, National Animal Control Association, In Defense of Animals, Born Free USA, Â HSUS and dozens of North Carolina animal welfare groups, shelters, and veterinaAnimal Control Association, In Defense of Animals, Born Free USA, Â HSUS and dozens of North Carolina animal welfare groups, shelters, and veterinAnimals, Born Free USA, Â HSUS and dozens of North Carolina animal welfare groups, shelters, and veterinaanimal welfare groups, shelters, and veterinarians.

The poll shows 73 percent of Quebecers support the proposed 1 percent surcharge on pet supplies to provide adequate funds for enforcement of animal welfare laws.

Animal Protection Officers respond to 30,000 calls each year, rescuing injured wildlife, enforcing animal laws and ordinances, and providing support and resources for pets and people in need inAustin and Travis CAnimal Protection Officers respond to 30,000 calls each year, rescuing injured wildlife, enforcing animal laws and ordinances, and providing support and resources for pets and people in need inAustin and Travis Canimal laws and ordinances, and providing support and resources for pets and people in need inAustin and Travis County.

· Labeling of all prescription medication dispensed to animal owners be labeled in accordance with state and federal law · Requiring all animal shelters operating and providing veterinary services in South Carolina be subjected to the regulation of the South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners · Veterinarians providing veterinary services in animal shelters prepare written or electronic records concerning the animals in their respective care and maintain these for a minimum of three years · Animal shelters prepare and maintain records documenting the number of animals admitted to the facility and the method by which those animals exit the facility, whether by adoption, fostering, natural death, euthanasia, transfer to another state, or other means of discharge · Establishes a study committee for animal care and welfare issues in South Carolina · A mobile practice affiliated with, operated by, or supported by a public or private nonprofit animal shelter is prohibited from operating within eyesight of the nearest privately owned veterinarian praanimal owners be labeled in accordance with state and federal law · Requiring all animal shelters operating and providing veterinary services in South Carolina be subjected to the regulation of the South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners · Veterinarians providing veterinary services in animal shelters prepare written or electronic records concerning the animals in their respective care and maintain these for a minimum of three years · Animal shelters prepare and maintain records documenting the number of animals admitted to the facility and the method by which those animals exit the facility, whether by adoption, fostering, natural death, euthanasia, transfer to another state, or other means of discharge · Establishes a study committee for animal care and welfare issues in South Carolina · A mobile practice affiliated with, operated by, or supported by a public or private nonprofit animal shelter is prohibited from operating within eyesight of the nearest privately owned veterinarian praanimal shelters operating and providing veterinary services in South Carolina be subjected to the regulation of the South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners · Veterinarians providing veterinary services in animal shelters prepare written or electronic records concerning the animals in their respective care and maintain these for a minimum of three years · Animal shelters prepare and maintain records documenting the number of animals admitted to the facility and the method by which those animals exit the facility, whether by adoption, fostering, natural death, euthanasia, transfer to another state, or other means of discharge · Establishes a study committee for animal care and welfare issues in South Carolina · A mobile practice affiliated with, operated by, or supported by a public or private nonprofit animal shelter is prohibited from operating within eyesight of the nearest privately owned veterinarian praanimal shelters prepare written or electronic records concerning the animals in their respective care and maintain these for a minimum of three years · Animal shelters prepare and maintain records documenting the number of animals admitted to the facility and the method by which those animals exit the facility, whether by adoption, fostering, natural death, euthanasia, transfer to another state, or other means of discharge · Establishes a study committee for animal care and welfare issues in South Carolina · A mobile practice affiliated with, operated by, or supported by a public or private nonprofit animal shelter is prohibited from operating within eyesight of the nearest privately owned veterinarian praAnimal shelters prepare and maintain records documenting the number of animals admitted to the facility and the method by which those animals exit the facility, whether by adoption, fostering, natural death, euthanasia, transfer to another state, or other means of discharge · Establishes a study committee for animal care and welfare issues in South Carolina · A mobile practice affiliated with, operated by, or supported by a public or private nonprofit animal shelter is prohibited from operating within eyesight of the nearest privately owned veterinarian praanimal care and welfare issues in South Carolina · A mobile practice affiliated with, operated by, or supported by a public or private nonprofit animal shelter is prohibited from operating within eyesight of the nearest privately owned veterinarian praanimal shelter is prohibited from operating within eyesight of the nearest privately owned veterinarian practice.

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, existingAnimal 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, existingANIMAL WELFARE and we are just as equally committed to opposing legislation if it does not, or if it weakens, existing laws.

The Humane Education and Advocacy Program serves to educate children and adults about responsible animal stewardship through (1) creating and providing humane education programs; (2) providing informational services to supporters and the general public; (3) networking with other humane organizations; (4) creating and distributing humane education materials; (5) creating, maintaining, and disseminating relevant information via the NHES website, social networking sites, and email newsletters; and (6) advocating for animals by encouraging private companies, law enforcement, regulatory agencies, lawmakers, and other groups nationally and internationally to adopt policies and practices that support the humane treatment of animals.

Championed by The Humane Society of the United States and other advocacy organizations, backed by Californians, and supported by overwhelmingly bi-partisan votes in the Legislature, the seven bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown this session add to California's track record as a front - runner in initiating path - breaking animal protection legislation.

Whether you want to advocate for political action, influence local law and government policy, support animal welfare, women's rights, human rights, or anything in between, we'll show you how to start a petition, get signatures and amplify your voice.

It is the intent of Animal Haven to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization and the underlying purpose of this policy is to support the organization's goal of legal compliance.

Legislation — Across the country, concerned animal advocates are adopting laws and policies to support responsible pet guardianship and fight pet overpopulation.

``... releasing cats into the wild and supporting feral cat colonies is a violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Endangered Species Act, as well as laws prohibiting animal abandonment.»

You need JavaScript enabled to view it Members: April Johnston, Denise Theobald Scope and Purpose: The scope and purpose of the Legislative committee is to spread awareness and educate individuals of the current state laws regarding animal Acupressure and Massage as well as support NBCAAM members and others who are seeking legislative changes regarding animal acupressure and massage laws in their state.

If your state has laws that do not benefit shelter animals (such as allowing gas chambers, pound seizure, or have do not promote adoptions), contact one of these to offer your help in passing / supporting better legislation: HSUS State Director, ASPCA regional director, a large animal shelter in your state that works on legislation, or your legislator to ask him / her to support shelter animal protection legislation.

* Thank you to State Rep. Kevin Schreiber for your support and help to strengthen the animal welfare laws of Pennsylvania!

6) Understanding Cause and Effect when it comes to Mandatory Spay / Neuter Laws — At present, almost no major animal welfare organization supports mandatory spay / neuter (MSN) lLaws — At present, almost no major animal welfare organization supports mandatory spay / neuter (MSN) lawslaws.