Category: Animal cruelty
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Who is Humane PA?
Blog by Humane PA President, Elissa Katz Who is Humane PA? In a word – YOU! Regardless of age, race, socio-economic background, religion, political allegiance, or any of the other traits we use to define and distinguish ourselves, there is a core commonality binding us all – our heartfelt belief that animals deserve to be…
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The Bogeyman Bill
Blog by Humane PA President, Elissa Katz Imagine an activity that is so cruel and senseless that it has been widely condemned in newspaper editorials in every major region of our state – an activity that is considered so deplorable that it is opposed by an overwhelming majority of Pennsylvania residents, many of whom were shocked…
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“Rocco’s Law” leads animal bills as PA legislature returns
Amy Worden writes the Philly Dawg blog for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With her permission we are reposting her blog about the status of anti-cruelty bills as the legislature returns. Lawmakers will consider a flurry of animal-related bills as they return to the Capitol after the five-week long break for budget hearings. Topping the list is…