3 Wins this Week and it’s only Tuesday
7 Jul 2020

3 Wins this Week and it’s only Tuesday

by | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, Endangered Species Act, Endangered Species Act, Federal, federal agency, Legislation, Litigation, NEPA, NEPA | 0

On July 6, two court decisions breathed new life into the 50 year old National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.; and, in one case, supported a broad interpretation of the Endangered Species Act. The decisions … Continued

US Wildlife Policy 2020: Dismantle and Degrade, Whack and Wallop
30 Jun 2020

US Wildlife Policy 2020: Dismantle and Degrade, Whack and Wallop

by | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Congress, Federal, federal agency, Hunting, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, USFWS, Wildlife | 0

Many federal agencies have been on the public’s radar during the last few months of the pandemic. The Department of Interior has not. We think it should be. “Some of the most cruel hunting practices again will be allowed on … Continued

Regulating Rescues: Making a Good Idea Better
25 Jun 2020

Regulating Rescues: Making a Good Idea Better

by | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Animal Rescues, Legislation, MDARD, Michigan Legislature, SB 419, Senate Agriculture Committee | 0

SB 174 takes on an important and controversial topic in Michigan animal welfare and advocacy circles. Currently, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development regulates “brick and mortar” shelters, and has developed some standards. These shelters are required to … Continued

Little-Known Michigan Insurance Bulletin Could Positively Impact Dog Owners: Guest Commentary by Charlotte McCray, JD
19 Jun 2020

Little-Known Michigan Insurance Bulletin Could Positively Impact Dog Owners: Guest Commentary by Charlotte McCray, JD

by | posted in: Advocacy, Analysis, Breed Specific, Dangerous Dog, Dogs, Insurance | 0

“Can Pet Ownership Affect Your Eligibility for Insurance in Michigan?” Typically, no. Michigan’s Essential Insurance Act1 limits the factors that insurance companies can consider when deciding whether to insure “eligible persons.” Most people qualify as “eligible persons” when they buy … Continued

Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus*
30 Apr 2020

Advocacy in the Time of Coronavirus*

by | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Analysis, Congress, Coronavirus, Farmed Animals, Federal, federal agency, Governor Whitmer, Legislation, Media, Natural Resources Commission, PCRM, Wayne State dog experiments, Wildlife | 1

*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

Experimenting on Dogs in the Midst of a Pandemic
7 Apr 2020

Experimenting on Dogs in the Midst of a Pandemic

by | posted in: Activism, Advocacy, Attorney General Nessel, Coronavirus, Governor Whitmer, PCRM, Wayne State dog experiments | 0

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