Good News!!! HOUSE APPROVES PROTECTIONS FOR HORSES AND PETS

I went to the Taking Action for Animals Conference in Washington DC last weekend and Monday. These are 2 of the 4 bills many of the attendees, including myself, lobbied for on Capitol Hill.

I have to share this great news from the HSUS with you below.

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The Humane Society of the United States
August 3, 2007
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HOUSE APPROVES PROTECTIONS FOR HORSES AND PETS

Dear mary,

I know you just heard from The Humane Society of the United
States yesterday, but I have some exciting news that I knew you
would want to hear. I hope you don't mind the extra email this
week.

The House of Representatives has approved an
amendment to its Agriculture Appropriations bill that will help
stop the practice of American horses being hauled to slaughter
plants for human consumption.
Read more:
https://community.hsus.org/ct/E7_tvLn1_Rko/

It's the latest advance for us on animal issues in Congress.
Last week, the House approved an animal protection amendment to
the Farm Bill. This amendment would prohibit the use in research
of dogs and cats obtained from random source Class B dealers,
who may steal pets or fraudulently obtain them through "free to
good home" ads. It would also ban the use of live animals in
sales demonstrations of medical devices.
Read more:
https://community.hsus.org/ct/Ed_tvLn1_Rk9/

Thanks to the actions of dedicated animal advocates like you,
we're making great progress for animals in this Congressional
session. We still have much work to do, but I know with your
continued support, we will realize even more victories for
animals this year.

Sincerely,

Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States

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