Public Policy (Legal/Legislative)

It’s time to put an end to mink farming 

It’s time to put an end to mink farming 

U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY) has just introduced a bill that responds to growing concerns about the public health threat posed by mink fur factory farms. The Mink: Vectors for Infection Risk in the United States Act (‘‘Mink VIRUS Act”), H.R. 3783, seeks to prohibit . . . 

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There is simply no way to make horse slaughter humane

There is simply no way to make horse slaughter humane

Horses are celebrated in America for their beauty and athleticism, yet they are also sometimes viewed as expendable commodities. Even though horse slaughter has not occurred on U.S. soil since 2007, horses across the U.S. are still being sold and sent to slaughter abroad when . . . 

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Revealed: 100 reprehensible US puppy mills in Horrible Hundred report

Revealed: 100 reprehensible US puppy mills in Horrible Hundred report

In a photo taken by a state inspector, a dog stands looking away from the camera, her tail pointing down. At first glance, this image may seem like a sweet photo because of the boxer’s soft brown eyes and emotional expression. But farther up in . . . 

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Breaking: Supreme Court upholds strongest farm animal protection law in U.S.

Breaking: Supreme Court upholds strongest farm animal protection law in U.S.

We are thrilled that after months of tireless efforts and unwavering dedication, we have emerged victorious in our landmark Supreme Court defense of California’s Proposition 12. The decision, announced earlier today, upholds the nation’s strongest farm animal protection law and unanimously rejects the pork industry’s . . . 

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Breaking: U.S. Congress has new chance to stop horse soring

Breaking: U.S. Congress has new chance to stop horse soring

In 1970, the U.S. Congress passed the Horse Protection Act to end the cruel practice of horse soring, which is the use of caustic chemicals, chains, weighted shoes, hard objects, cutting and other painful techniques to force horses to perform the artificial, high-stepping gait known . . . 

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For horses in the Kentucky Derby, change can’t come soon enough

For horses in the Kentucky Derby, change can’t come soon enough

Update 5/8/23: A total of seven horses died at Churchill Downs in the days leading up to and on the day of the Kentucky Derby, and five horses were scratched. In light of these facts, it is shocking that the race was even run. Lives . . . 

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Breaking: New threats to grizzlies, wolves and Endangered Species Act emerge in Congress

Breaking: New threats to grizzlies, wolves and Endangered Species Act emerge in Congress

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources voted in favor of six bills and resolutions that threaten to remove protections from grizzly bears and gray wolves and weaken the Endangered Species Act. This “grab bag” of danger includes: House Joint Resolutions 29, . . . 

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New progress in fight against puppy mills shows caring about companion animals is a nonpartisan issue

New progress in fight against puppy mills shows caring about companion animals is a nonpartisan issue

In a country where political tempers often run hot, agreement can seem incredibly rare. But, regardless of party affiliation, a consensus is emerging that our companion animals should be treated with basic decency—and this is not how kitten and puppy mills treat dogs and cats. . . . 

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After the ‘Tiger King’ era, new ways to help other captive wild animals

After the ‘Tiger King’ era, new ways to help other captive wild animals

In our recent USA Today opinion piece, we wrote about the cascade of events that sparked passage of the Big Cat Public Safety Act late last year. Among other factors, the pandemic-era Netflix sensation Tiger King laid bare the cruelties of the cub petting industry . . . 

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Help stop dangerous bills that would reduce the penalties for animal fighting

Help stop dangerous bills that would reduce the penalties for animal fighting

So much of our work centers on making positive progress for animals, helping to pass state or federal laws to ensure their protection, working on corporate social responsibility campaigns to get companies to change their practices or appealing directly to the public to raise awareness. . . . 

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Breaking: New anti-doping program is good news for racehorses

Breaking: New anti-doping program is good news for racehorses

Today marks a critical turning point for thoroughbred racehorse safety, and it comes just in time for the upcoming Triple Crown season. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority just launched its Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program, ushering in a new era of safety and welfare . . . 

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Celebrating the lawmakers who made 2022 a banner year for big cats and other animals

Celebrating the lawmakers who made 2022 a banner year for big cats and other animals

Last night at our Humane Awards event on Capitol Hill, we celebrated the work of lawmakers whose dedication to our cause made 2022 a banner congressional year for animals. In particular, we recognized the passage into law of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, and . . . 

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