
Animal Legislative Update - June 1, 2023
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Churchill Downs Issues Statement On Equine FatalitiesThe horse racing industry might wind up being their own worst enemy.
IN THE NEWS
Restraining ESA Critical Habitat: Ninth Circuit ...

Animal Legislative Update - May 25, 2023
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Exotic pet ban proposed in upcoming Richmond City Council meetingRichmond, VA is considering an exotic animal ownership ban. There will be a hearing on June 12th. For information on how to ...

State Fair of Texas unveils 2023 commemorative theme art, "Explore the Midway"
DALLAS — For 137 years, one area of the fairgrounds has remained the playground for folks of all ages at the annual State Fair of Texas: The Midway. Each year, the Midway serves as a central ...

Animal Legislative Update - May 11, 2023
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Proposal to expand exotic animal sales ban in New York advances
The PAST Act has been reintroduced
Heated exchange foreshadows FWC invasive species debateThe meeting was held today in ...

Animal Legislative Update - May 4, 2023
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
NEXT WEEK - Open meeting at Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) From USARK: We encourage every Florida animal owner to email the Commissioners regarding the “whitelist” proposal ...

Animal Legislative Update - April 27, 2023
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Richmond considers exotic animals ban
IN THE NEWS
Animal charities mislead donors and shortchange pets
Rescue or Theft? Animal Welfare Activists Have New York Farm Community on ...

Animal Legislative Update - April 20, 2023
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office rules Dimmitt dairy farm explosion as accidental
Op-Ed: Dangerous animals ordinance goes one step too far
IN THE NEWS
More than ...

Animal Legislative Update - April 13, 2023
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Florida Fish and Wildlife has stepped out of bounds yet again when it comes to private animal ownership. Last week they killed some pythons a man had after a rule from 2021 made them ...

IAFE - Brittney Harper Promoted to Position of Director of Marketing and Communications
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) has announced the promotion of Brittney Harper to the position of Director of Marketing and ...

Animal Legislative Update - April 6, 2023
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
'Sloth Encounters' pet shop owner opposes proposed NY exotic animal banNY S 6211 was introduced as a statewide ban on the ownership, sale, and trade of exotic animals in an effort to ...