
Animal Legislative Update - August 11, 2022
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Last week, the USDA announced there would no longer be any “teachable moments” allowed in their inspections of exotic animal operations. All minor infractions will now be ...

Animal Legislative Update - August 4, 2022
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
The Big Cat Public Safety Act passed the US House last Friday and is on to the Senate.Big Cat Public Safety Act Passes the U.S. House of Representatives on International Tiger Day - Would ...

Animal Legislative Update - July 28, 2022
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Big Cat Public Safety Act is really blazing through the House this session. There was a hearing this past Tuesday and it looks like it has a good chance of moving to the Senate soon.Biden ...

FL Commissioner Nikki Fried Unveils Legislative Framework to Strengthen Ride Safety
July 20, 2022 - Tallahassee FL
Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried unveiled a draft framework for legislation to improve ride and rider safety in response to ...

Animal Legislative Update - July 21, 2022
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Preparing for the aftermath of closing down Envigo, the beagle breeder in Virginia that was shut down due to animal welfare violations. HSUS will now take over custody of nearly 4,000 ...

Animal Legislative Update - July 14, 2022
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Anger simmers for Dutch farmers who oppose pollution cuts
A Triumphant Return For Bob Baffert
Arizona Allows Pet Hedgehogs But Bans Pet Monkeys
IN THE NEWS
Sea Lion instructor ...

Animal Legislative Update - July 7, 2022
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
New regulations for horse racing industry take effectThe Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is now in full effect after the Act was created and passed in 2020.
Clashes grow between ...

Animal Legislative Update - June 30, 2022
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle set to be released on bond
Clashes grow between activists, Griffith Park pony ride customers
IN THE NEWS
Costco is violating animal welfare laws ...

Calling All Chefs!
SLA is looking for great recipes
The Showmen's League of America is looking for great recipes you're willing to share, that includes a picture and a story to go along with it! We are putting together an amazing cookbook we will sell ...

Animal Legislative Update - June 23, 2022
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Raleigh leaders move forward with plan to ban wild animals as pets
In response to last year’s cobra escape.
Biden administration sides with industry on California Prop 12
The ...