From the desk of Vanessa Gagne:
ANIMAL ISSUES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

March 25, 2021

UPDATES

IL HB 3889, which would have banned any animal species non-native to the U.S. being transported and then viewed by any audience, was tabled yesterday. 

Pittsburgh, PA bans ownership of crocodilians and red eared sliders
Later, Gators: Council Green-Lights Ban On Ownership Of Crocs, Other Species

IA HF 775 passed the House and is off to the Senate
Iowa House toughens trespass law to protect farmers, private property rights

IN THE NEWS

Ranchers say proposed Colorado ballot initiative could effectively put them out of business if passed
Please oppose the PAUSE Act in Colorado!  The following article also covers this
Animal cruelty initiative aggravates Colorado ranchers fresh off MeatOut Day controversy

Endangered Whales are Dying in the Gulf. Aquarium Exhibit Showcases Conservation.

Covid vaccine used on apes at San Diego zoo trialled on mink