July 2023 Paws Up! A federal bill has been introduced once again advocating to put an end to greyhound racing. Greyhounds—when you think of these athletic creatures, your mind may also connect them to racing. To watch them sprint to speeds up to 40 mph, many may agree that these canines are born to run. […]
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Paws Up! New York would become the ninth state to outlaw wildlife killing contests if Governor Kathy Hochul signs the bill. July 20, 2023 A.2917/S.4099 was introduced by Senator Tim Kennedy and Assemblymember Deborah Glick. If passed, killing contests in New York would become unlawful. S. 4099 overwhelmingly passed the Senate on June 7, 2023, […]
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June 27, 2023 Paws Up! To animal advocates in Connecticut for their persistence and legislators for their support of House Bill 6607. This bill protects migrating birds from the danger of light pollution. Birds are part of nature’s orchestra. They brighten many listeners’ days with their melodious songs. Along with the auditory pleasure they bring […]
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Paws Up! Senate Bill aims to prohibit the use of primates in entertainment acts in New York. June 27, 2023 New York Senate Bill 6905, or the Primate Protection Act, would take primates out of the entertainment industry. This bill was introduced on May 15, 2023, by Senator James Skoufis. It would not only prohibit […]
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Paws Up! H.R. 3475: SAFE Act of 2023 would end the slaughter of horses for human consumption. June 27, 2023 When people in the United States think of horses, they often think of their companion animals. Most people would never consider consuming them. In fact, it is illegal in the United States to slaughter horses […]
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