Pennsylvania’s Political Voice for Animals!
Welcome! Humane PA is the nonpartisan political arm of the animal protection movement in Pennsylvania, founded to give animals a voice in Harrisburg. It was formed after seeing
the power of special interests to block anti-cruelty bills in Pennsylvania. Humane PA supports candidates from all parties based on a single criterion: their support and leadership for furthering animal protection bills in the legislature. It was also formed for the caring citizens of Pennsylvania who want to help animals, but are daunted by the political process of how to make a difference.
Humane PA is dedicated to electing candidates who demonstrate an understanding and a willingness to work to amend Pennsylvania laws with a goal of eliminating animal cruelty within the Commonwealth. When law makers stand up for animals, we must stand up for them. Humane PA is also dedicated to encouraging everyone who cares about animals to get political for animals and is a resource for all groups and individuals in Pennsylvania who care about animals.
Although 501(c)(3) charitable organizations can, and should, lobby at all levels of government, nonprofits, because of their charitable status with the IRS, are legally prohibited from electioneering activity (supporting and opposing candidates). A political action committee (PAC) is therefore uniquely needed to build a body of humane-minded elected officials in Pennsylvania who will work to protect animals from neglect, cruelty and exploitation. All funds that Humane PA contributes to a legislator’s campaign come directly from the funds given to our PAC – from individuals just like you. Please join with us with this crucial effort.
More about Humane PA:
Contact us: Elissa Katz, President: elissakatz@comcast.net
Who, What, When, Where, Why and How to get Political for Animals!
I don’t think that a tax credit is the way to go for pet owners. It opens up Pandora’s box for fraud. I’d rather see the removal of sales tax on pet food.
Not that we need another tax to pay but keeping strays or any animal off the streets benefits EVERYONE, whether you are an animal-caring person or not. Everyone has to pay school taxes, whether you have children or not or have them in public schools or not, so everyone should have to pay an animal control tax, whether you have animals or not. Hopefully, it would be doled out to shelters across PA. Something has to be done & soon.
At last! Somehtnig clear I can understand. Thanks!
Per a Facebook request from Human PA Rep. Roebuck’s email address is roebuckjc@aol.com
Thank you Representative Roebuck and thanks for your stellar record on anti-cruelty bills.
There is a bill that has been sitting in Harrisburg for years presented by Rep. Farnesi from Philly. The bill says no dog can be out side between the hours of 10pm and 6am. Does anyone know where this bill is and what we can do about getting it passed? I would also like to see a bill prohibiting tethering of dogs.
Years ago at a meeting at the Hughes Library in Stroudsburg I recommended a small annual tax for shelters and rescuers to help abandoned animals and stricter laws for people abandoning their animals and I nearly got lynched. Something needs to be done. Leaving animals outside in the cold weather is animal cruelty. Abandoning animals is animal cruelty. Animals should be considered a part of the family. Let’s get tough PA.
Wasn’t aware of your existence until today when I saw a comment from you on Facebook ( maybe Salena’s page? ). So grateful for this info and your website!
Priscilla Engelhard Wille
Wow! Thank you so much for the feedback. We want every animal lover in PA to have the information they need to make a difference at the policy level. We are thrilled to have you be part of Humane PA!
Schooling, consciousness, and eradicating the stigma of sharing breast
milk needs to be achieved.