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  • 1.  How to get stricter animal abuse laws passed

    Posted 11-17-2023 01:13 PM

    Any ideas on how to advocate for stricter animal abuse laws and get them passed locally.  A local rescue has started the process of trying to take people to court that has severely abused animals in the community..BUT the question is how to actually get these laws in place as soon as possible.


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    Audrey Norwood
    Volunteer
    Cuddle Babies Rescue
    AR
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  • 2.  RE: How to get stricter animal abuse laws passed

    Posted 11-18-2023 06:53 AM

    Connecticut has an amazing group called Desmond's Army. They are very involved with the animal abuse cases and are well known in our state. Here's a link to their site https://www.desmondsarmy.org/. You can contact them and they may be able to help give you some ideas. They really do amazing work.



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    Karen Hunter
    Foster parent and board member
    Wells Valley Cat Rescue
    CT
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  • 3.  RE: How to get stricter animal abuse laws passed

    Posted 11-19-2023 04:38 AM

    In Texas there is a group called Texas Humane Legislation Network that focuses on this. If you contact them I'm sure they would share information. I've been to seminars and conferences they've run where they go over what works and what doesn't. They also sponsor a "Humane Lobby Day" to bring people to the state capitol to meet with legislators directly and drive support for legislation to aid animals.  You can see more at THLN.org.



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    Jenni Ritchie
    Shelter Pet Safety Net
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  • 4.  RE: How to get stricter animal abuse laws passed

    Posted 11-30-2023 12:47 PM

    Thank you for the information..I will be checking both of these out !



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    Audrey Norwood
    Volunteer
    Cuddle Babies Rescue
    AR
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  • 5.  RE: How to get stricter animal abuse laws passed

    Posted 03-05-2024 10:15 AM

    We have a lobby group here in Missouri that does a lot to get laws passed for animal welfare.  They are called Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation www.maal.org.

    Good information is on their website.  You could also contact your local Humane Society and see if they know of any groups that push for stricter laws.  



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    Jill Fryer
    Teacher
    Special School District
    MO
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