*With apologies to the Nobel laureate and Columbian writer, Gabriel García Márquez “Since we all have time on our hands, do you think it’s a good time to write to our legislators? Or would it be better to get the … Continued
Today, Attorneys for Animals joined Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in calling on Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to investigate Wayne State University for ongoing violations of Governor Whitmer’s #StayHomeStaySafe Order. Image: Heart … Continued
Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels We’re beginning a new tradition to end the old year. Here is our selection of the positive news for animals in 2015. 1) Idaho’s ag-gag law was declared unconstitutional 2) SeaWorld announced it will phase out all … Continued
End of summer means pumpkin spice latte in your favorite coffee shop, the beginning of school, and the return of legislators to the state and US capitols. In Michigan, we’ve seen two bills introduced this past month which the AFA … Continued
We’re 5 months into the Michigan and Congressional legislative sessions. There’s been local activity as well. Highlights include: Michigan Legislature: This month saw the introduction of a 6-bill animal-friendly bill package, which AFA’s board has voted to support: animals in … Continued
If we told you that over the past 6 years, almost 3 million farm animals reportedly perished under horrible, but potentially preventable circumstances, not related to slaughter, you’d be outraged. And if we told you that there were no laws … Continued
With perhaps two more weeks to go, we’re closely watching several bills pending in the Michigan Legislature. The following have had some movement since the #LameDuck session began, although there are many others–both positive and negative that are listed in … Continued
NOTE: AFA’s Board voted to oppose these bills, which appear to regulate the source of animals sold at the state’s pet shops, but allow large scale breeders to supply puppies. Any local regulation of pet shops would be pre-empted. Here’s … Continued
When we tabled at Veg Fest last weekend, we asked people to vote on the most significant development for animals from the beginning of 2018. This is what the results look like: These were the choices: Vote tally: #1 … Continued
Back in 2000, the Michigan Legislature passed a comprehensive act to regulate Large Carnivores. This includes lions, leopards, jaguars, tigers, cougars, panthers, cheetahs; and bears which are native or nonnative to Michigan. It covers both wild and captive bred members … Continued