Animal Legislative Update - March 14, 2024
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
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Ag Commissioner: 2 bills could prevent State Fair, Dixie Nation Rodeo from being on fairgrounds if passedMS HB 1357 and MS SB 2631 are being opposed by the Mississippi Commissioner of ...
Animal Legislative Update - March 7, 2024
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
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UK bans keeping primates as pets
Jury grants government custody of 71 animals seized from Va. zoo
Arizona Senate votes down animal abuser registry bill
Florida reptile and pet store ...
Animal Legislative Update - February 29, 2024
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
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The appeals case for the Mogensens that own Natural Bridge Zoo is happening this week. They hope to get their animals back and find justice for their tiger that was euthanized - a death ...
Animal Legislative Update - February 22, 2024
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
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VA HB 1531, touted as an animal cruelty bill, is moving quickly through the Virginia House and Senate. It is actually written as a tool ban - no elephant guides, martingales, or block ...
McGowan Companies announce acquisition of Parks Plus Insurance
As published in Amusement Today
February 19, 2024CLEVELAND, Ohio — In the ever-changing world of insurance, where coverage and pricing are constantly evolving, The McGowan ...
Advocating for the Carnivals Are Real Entertainment (CARE) Act of 2023
EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING WITH CONGRESS
Note: This is a brief synopsis of this document. For a pdf with more information, sample letters, and links, click here.
Passage of HR 1787 will:
– Clarify an existing category of visas for ...
Animal Legislative Update - February 15, 2024
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
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Trial date announced for Natural Bridge Zoo animal abuse caseA four day trial by jury begins 2/26
Northwestern DA forms task force to address animal welfare issuesCreated by the ...
Animal Legislative Update - February 1, 2024
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
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Farmer protests spread in Europe ahead of EU summit
Bullfighting resumes in Mexico City before a full crowd while activists protest outside
Schiff, Wyden, Huffman, and DelBene ...
Animal Legislative Update - January 25, 2024
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
Greetings from French Lick, IN where I will be attending a USDA licensee meeting. We will be discussing current affairs regarding exotic animal owners and exhibitors.
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Judge orders some ...
Animal Legislative Update - January 18, 2024
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
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City Council approves ban of guinea pig sales in pet shopsThis passed in Boston last December. Dogs, cats, and rabbits were already banned in 2016.
Tiger, tiger, feds indictWhen it ...