Category: Pennsylvania Law and animals
-
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…
-
PLEDGE TO MAKE 2023 A YEAR OF ACTION
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 that there are times I have been guilty of this mistake. There are times I am overwhelmed to the point of paralysis. There is so…
-
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…
-
The Political Mainstreaming of Animal Welfare
Personal stories like Michele’s are inspiring to us as we continue to realize the collective difference we have made, continue to make and we look forward to further grow our political influence for animals.