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Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (169+ words) KPTV Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns "Like a little kid at a candy store:" Dog missing for 2 years found nearly 60 miles away from home Tire flies off semi-truck, crushes minivan on I-5 in Vancouver Washington County K9 Trials…...
Haney legislation would speed transfer of abused animals into foster, adoptive homes
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (303+ words) Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, has introduced legislation aimed at speeding up the transfer of abused animals from shelters into foster homes or permanent care while animal cruelty cases move through California courts. Assembly Bill 2344 would allow prosecutors to ask…...
Reynolds signs law making animal torture a felony on first offense | Daily Gate City - Keokuk, Iowa | mississippivalleypublishing. com
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (267+ words) Torturing a companion animal will be charged as a felony in Iowa under a measure signed into law Monday by Gov. Kim Reynolds. This charge would increase to a Class C felony if individual has been previously convicted of other…...
Iowa Governor Signs Law Creating More Serious Charge For Animal Torture For Companion Animal
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (371+ words) Northwest MO Info Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law Monday which would establish a Class D felony charge for animal torture of a companion animal. The governor's signing ceremony was held at an Iowa Rescue Shelter in Des Moines....
MEDIA RELEASE: Iowa Governor Signs Felony Animal Cruelty Bill
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (337+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (May 12, 2026) " In Defense of Animals joins the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in applauding Gov. Kim Reynolds for signing legislation making animal cruelty a felony on the first offense. Until now, Iowa was the last state in…...
Bonds that Transcend: A Legislative Proposal in Uruguay Suggests Joint Burial of Pets with Their Owners
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (574+ words) Uruguay opened a new social and environmental debate following the presentation of a bill that proposes allowing joint burial between deceased people and their pets. The initiative was driven by Partido Colorado deputy, Felipe Schipani, and aims to legally recognize…...
Farm Bill provision threatens Massachusetts animal welfare rules
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (449+ words) The'Farm Bill'passed by the U. S. House of Representatives April 30 could undermine a Massachusetts law aimed at preventing animal cruelty. The'sweeping agricultural bill includes a section called the "Save Our Bacon Act," which prohibits state and local governments from having farm animal…...
Iowa becomes final state in the US to pass this kind of law for animals
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (719+ words) Our sanctuaries: Creating safe, nurturing environments where rescued animals receive care and a peaceful place to call home. Kindness looks good on you! Shop for good: Snag cozy gear, fun gifts and animal-loving merch'all while supporting our lifesaving work for…...
Pennsylvania state senator renews push for legislation to regulate pet cremation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (83+ words) It's been one year since the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General brought charges against former Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner Patrick Vereb. He's accused of deceiving more than 6, 500 pet owners and denying them promised burial services. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano of…...
Animal welfare laws threatened as Farm Bill passes U. S. House in largely party-line vote
2+ week, 3+ day ago (164+ words) Our sanctuaries: Creating safe, nurturing environments where rescued animals receive care and a peaceful place to call home. Kindness looks good on you! Shop for good: Snag cozy gear, fun gifts and animal-loving merch'all while supporting our lifesaving work for…...