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Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Georgia's 2024 Legislative Session Is Now Open
Today marks the opening of Georgia’s 2024 legislative session which runs for 40 workdays (through late March/early April). To receive...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 4, 20241 min read
Winter Weather and How to Report Neglect or Cruelty
Dogs who live outdoors and are unable to access adequate shelter can suffer frostbite and lethal hypothermia if exposed too long to cold...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 4, 20241 min read
DOGFIGHTING ADDED TO THE LIST OF CRIMES CONSTITUTING "RACKETEERING ACTIVITY".
In 2023, state lawmakers added DOGFIGHTING to the list of crimes that constitute "racketeering activity" under Georgia's racketeering and...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 4, 20241 min read
EVERYDAY HERO: DR. AMANDA CALVIRD
Dr. Calvird, a veterinarian, is helping save the lives of underserved animals at the Athens Area Humane Society. Well-deserved! The AJC...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 4, 20241 min read
HOW U.S. RACE HORSES END UP ON DINNER PLATES
The global pipeline begins at poorly regulated U.S. auctions. Once a horse is marked for death, advocates say, “any concern for its...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 4, 20241 min read
CORRUPTION IN HORSE RACING
Over 30 lobby firms representing gambling, casino and horse racing interests have descended upon the Georgia Capitol to woo lawmakers...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 4, 20241 min read
The Companion Animal Resource and Education (CARE) Program is a community-centric approach to animal welfare in Forsyth County.
The leaders of Forsyth County (Shelter Manager Cindy Iacopella, commissioners, and officials) have provided the funding and developed the...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Save Pets From Being Left in Hot Cars While Supporting GPC
Now you can help save pets and children from being left in hot cars and support GA Pet Coalition and their efforts to change laws to help...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Not all heroes wear capes; some wear a Marshal’s uniform!
The Marshal’s Office for the City of Royston, GA, is to be commended for their ongoing commitment to animal protection and effective...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Atlanta Carriage Horse Hit By A Car
An Atlanta carriage horse was hit by a car in downtown Atlanta on July 22. According to an eyewitness, the severely injured horse was...
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Stephanie Neimiller
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Ga Pet Coalition Speaks Out About H.B. 573 Prohibition on the Outdoor Sales of Companion Animals
Peggy McCarthey, representing the Georgia Pet Coalition, spoke this morning at the Georgia Capital House Agricultural Hearing on H.B....
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Stephanie Neimiller
Feb 10, 20234 min read
Horse Racing and Casinos = Bad Business for Georgia
The gambling lobby is back and attempting to bring Parimutuel Horse Racing to Georgia through bills brought before the Georgia state...
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gapetcoalition
Apr 3, 20221 min read
Your Vote Matters
Primaries are coming up on May 24, 2022 and we need you to vote because your vote matters! Where can I find election results? Election...
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gapetcoalition
Apr 3, 20223 min read
2022 Legislative Recap for Georgia Companion Animal Bills
The 2022 Georgia General Assembly concluded on April 4th with mixed results for companion animals and exposed the continuing obstacles...
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gapetcoalition
Apr 3, 20221 min read
UPDATE ON HB 1450, THE GEORGIA OUTDOOR DOG ACT
A sincere THANKS to all who endorsed, provided written testimony, or emailed polite comments to lawmakers on behalf of HB 1450, the...
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