Tag: anti-cruelty bills
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Breaking the Cycle of Cruelty: Why Pennsylvania Must End Live Pigeon Shoots
Guest blog by Stefanie DeBernard Imagine an event where young children are taught by their parents that harming innocent animals is not only acceptable, but to be rewarded. Imagine an innocent child, whose natural instinct is to delight in connecting with animals, being urged to shoot at them, to harm and kill them. Imagine a…
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Protecting Pets, Protecting Families: Why HB 1210 Matters for Domestic Violence Victims and Their Animals
Guest Blog by: Michele Patterson House Bill (HB) 1210 will give judges the discretion to add pets to protection from abuse orders. Why is this important? The risk of harm for families experiencing domestic violence is not limited to humans in the home, but it often extends to animals who live in the household as…
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Why All Pennsylvanians Should Support a Fee Increase for Dog Licenses
Guest Blog By Michele Patterson The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement (BDLE) is a critically important government agency, responsible for the vital function of protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvanians and their dogs – and it is underfunded to the point where it cannot properly perform its duties. You might think that if you…
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The Bark that Bites
By Representative Todd Stephens Elected officials answer to their constituents, it’s the core of the job. All day long we, and our staff, field phone calls, letters, emails, social media posts, and even the occasional fax; filled with issues large and small which matter to our community. We respond as quickly as we can…