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…
HB 135 – https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB135 Working Animal Protection Act was heard in the House County Affairs committee on 04/25/19. It was scheduled for 8AM – got read/explained by Rep. White and then at 9:58AM the meeting was recessed until final adjournment. The committee reconvened at…
May 3, 2019 Dear Members and Supporters, Farmland Pets and Feed in Silverdale, Washington, the only pet and supply store in Kitsap County, is at risk of losing their family business of 42 years because the three Kitsap County Commissioners have been coerced by animal…
April 9, 2019 Dear Members and Supporters, Yesterday, the Missouri House of Representatives passed HB559, the Working Animal Protection Act, 104 to 42! Many thanks to all of you who sent your letters of support! These victories only happen when legislators hear from our side….
No Animal Was Harmed: New “Animal Cruelty” Definitions Turn Good Dog Owners into Criminals 2019-03-27 | AKC Government Relations Department Our lives today are busier than ever. Most pet lovers have long days filled with commitments and responsibilities, and downtime with our beloved dogs is how we…
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