Legislation

Perth, Ont., man challenged charity’s power to enforce animal welfare laws Laurie Fagan – CBC News Posted: November 14, 2019 The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court ruling that sided with a Perth, Ont., man who complained it was unconstitutional for the…

Just in time for Halloween, the Humane Society of the United States released something pretty scary: Its tax return for 2018.  It was a rough year financially for HSUS (no relation to local humane societies that run pet shelters). Its revenues declined drastically, which is…

By Gavin Stewart gstewart@gastongazette.com Posted Oct 2, 2019 at 4:37 PM Terry Cobb notices dogs tethered to trees or fences with minimal roaming space as she drives around Gaston County. She and her son-in-law, Jeff Weidman, formed Gaston Unleashed, to lobby county commissioners to pass an anti-tethering ordinance. “It’s inhumane…

By The Associated Press Pit bulls still aren’t welcome on Delta Air Lines. Delta says it hasn’t figured out how to ensure passengers’ safety around pits bulls, so it’s continuing a ban it imposed last year. The decision seems contrary to recent guidance from the…

Posted on September 19, 2019 On Sept. 24, Massachusetts legislators will consider a bill that would literally ban outdoor dogs. Unless a dog owner is physically present, Senate Bill 990, sponsored by Sen. Mark C. Montigny (D- New Bedford), bans a person from confining or tethering…

RIFLES, HANDGUNS, AND DOBERMANS Protecting the Criminal by Regulating the Innocent Breed bans and breed-specific legislation challenge freedom of choice and the Constitutional Right of self-protection guaranteed to American citizens. September 3, 2019 | TheDogPress.com CinDee Byer, Journalist Award Winner Today politicians debate rifles, yesterday…

August 3, 2019 Animal Rights Whack-A-Mole in Kitsap County, Washington Here’s something you may not know. The animal rights movement loses a lot. You probably think that animal rights activists are out celebrating their victories every night but the truth is that they are constantly…

The animal rights crowd – THLN/H$U$/ALDF – has sent out messages thru all channels including Nextdoor to get their minions to contact any and all Texas Reps. asking them to support the Tethering/containment bill SB 295 (and companion HB 940). IT WILL BE DECIDED IN…