Legislation

Are there any states who give a tax credit or deduction for responsible pet owners? I started thinking about this after filing my taxes recently. We get to claim our children as dependents to lessen our tax burden. Should the same consideration be… more ›

I was just thinking how many schools actually educate children on the proper way to care for animals. We all know that the kids are the future. And how many shelters consider visiting schools to educate or is this even an option for them? I wonder… more ›

I would like to change the amendment to allow pets in the park, i would be willing to give freely of myself for the time and attention this would take and be community involved to make it happen. Im just not sure where to start and would greatly app… more ›

Does your state even allow pet trusts, etc.? Did you have problems getting this done? Do you have suggestions?

Does anyone know how to get a high kill animal control facility into a no kill animal control facility??? There are soo many pets being put to sleep at our animal control and I was wondering how to change that. Any ideas or suggestions would be appre… more ›

I was wondering what laws are in place regarding animals in Dubuque County, including their rights, and the regulation of the animals. Where can i get information on these laws? (something understandable)

Doesn't seem like our legislators are that interested in this area.

I'm horrified with the description of puppy mills. Why aren't they shut down? why do people allow this atrocity to continue?? It doesn't makes any sense to me...

Can anyone explain to me what's a puppy mill? Please remember that am not american. Thanks! Rute

I know their bad but what are they.

I know the one I foster for has checked with people who adopted one of my foster pups when I asked them to. I found the pup on craigslist to be rehomed when it hit 6 months. I felt better after the shelter contacted the new owners to see what the is… more ›

I just watched a video about the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Rodeo - it was appalling and I can't believe they are still allowed to do it. They do a "wild horse race" that is just brutal to watch and a "mad scramble" where there are several wild bul… more ›

can I start a petiton to have 2% of our city taxes go to help our local animal shelters? i think we can do something for them since we all help welfare so much and other things? what do you think?

There are already small "punishments" for cruelty of puppy mill runners, should there be equal or lesser punishment for knowingly purchasing a puppy from one?

I am asking again . I'm not sure if the first time I sent the question went through. This is very disturbing to me.