Author: Humane PA
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Pennsylvania’s Animal Protection Caucus: Bipartisan, Active, and Making a Difference
Pennsylvania’s legislature is big, busy, and steeped in tradition. But amid all the quirks of Harrisburg, one tradition stands out for the better: caucuses that bring lawmakers together across party lines. Caucuses are essential in garnering bi-partisan support for important legislative measures. Those of us who care about animals are fortunate in that there is…
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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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Presenting Humane PA 2024 General Election Endorsements
Humane PA PAC, dedicated to ensuring that Pennsylvania voters who care about animal welfare know which candidates deserve their support, is pleased to present its endorsements for Pennsylvania State Offices in the upcoming general election on Tuesday, November 5th: Humane PA 2024 General Election Endorsements How do we choose who to endorse? Our endorsement process is…
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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…