A message from Humane PA President, Elissa Katz: Edmund Burke advised: “Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.” I acknowledge ...
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Animal Protection Caucus
Celebrating our animals and working together to give them a legislative voice. The Animal Protection Caucus is a bipartisan collaboration of House and Senatemembers determined to increase the amount and intensity of animal welfare legislation inPennsylvania. From adoption laws to animal cruelty, the caucus reviews and supports lawsthat protect all animals. Currently, several pieces of […]

STATE ELECTIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ANIMALS
Learn about why state elections are so important for passing stronger animal protection laws.

Public Service Announcement: A Law to Keep Unwanted Hunters Off your Property!
The controversial bill that opened three Sundays to hunting in Pennsylvania also spurred a bill to give concerned landowners protection from hunters trespassing on their lands. With little fanfare, Act 103 of 2019 (HB 1772), the “Purple Paint Law”, was signed into law giving landowners a relatively easy and cost – effective tool to keep unwanted […]

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 […]

How to Help Elect Animal Friendly Candidates
Help give animals a vote and voice in Harrisburg by volunteering and helping to elect candidates who stand against animal cruelty.