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Meeting In Dekalb County on July 22, 2024 to Consider Animal Protection Measures
The DeKalb County Operations (OPS) Committee will meet on Monday, July 22, at 10:00am to consider several animal protection measures,...

Stephanie Neimiller
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Positive State and Federal Legislative Updates:
Vermont became the 8th state to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and wolf-hybrids by a pet shop unless the store “lawfully offered...

Stephanie Neimiller
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Leaving Pets in the Car Can Be Deadly
Summer temperatures are here… how can you help a distressed dog trapped inside a locked hot car? Georgia law allows a law enforcement...

Stephanie Neimiller
Jun 3, 20242 min read


USDA Adopts New Rule To Crack Down On The Abusive Soring Of Gaited Horses.
FINALLY – a federal regulatory victory for show horses subjected to the cruel practice of soring! After decades of effort by advocacy...

Stephanie Neimiller
May 2, 20241 min read


Easter is coming… Rabbits are the third most abandoned/euthanized pet behind dogs and cats.
Every year thousands of domestic rabbits are bought at Easter time. Most die before their first birthday. Studies show that almost...

Stephanie Neimiller
Mar 19, 20241 min read


LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SB 410 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY in the GA House on March 8th
Vote on SB 410: Yeas 170, Nays 0 The bill will be forwarded to Governor Kemp for signature into law. Led by the GA Pet Coalition, SB 410...

Stephanie Neimiller
Mar 8, 20241 min read


The Georgia state legislature has funded the Georgia Responsible Pet Owners Initiative!
The Georgia General Assembly has approved funding for a government website/portal through the Department of Agriculture that will feature...

Stephanie Neimiller
Mar 8, 20241 min read


LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER OPTIONS IN FLOYD COUNTY, GEORGIA
Floyd County now has a spay/neuter and microchipping ordinance in effect. If your cats or dogs are over 4 months old, they will breed!...

Stephanie Neimiller
Mar 8, 20241 min read


GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 31
United Spay Alliance is offering Community Cats Grants to support spay/neuter programs for community cats. The program was designed to...

Stephanie Neimiller
Mar 8, 20241 min read


Free webinar on horse slaughter and the federal SAFE Act (Saving America's Forgotten Equines Act).
This one-hour webinar will highlight the progress in shutting down slaughter on U.S. soil and the urgency of banning live exports of...

Stephanie Neimiller
Feb 23, 20241 min read


A Proclamation by Governor Kemp
A Proclamation by Governor Kemp recognizes February 2024 as Spay Neuter Awareness Month in Georgia. Please use this proclamation in any...

Stephanie Neimiller
Feb 21, 20241 min read


It's not too late - RSVP by today!
All are welcome at the Georgia Capitol! RSVP link here: https://forms.gle/DBT9DX2N6gF3GoUZA For questions: dberger@humanesociety.org

Stephanie Neimiller
Feb 21, 20241 min read


UPDATE - passed out of Senate Judiciary Feb. 12!
HB 404, the Safe at Home Act: Housing insecurity is one of the top reasons that companion animals are surrendered to shelters or...

Stephanie Neimiller
Feb 21, 20241 min read


SB 410 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
SB 410 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY in the GA Senate on Feb. 8th. The bill will now be deliberated in the GA House of Representatives. The GA Pet...

Stephanie Neimiller
Feb 21, 20241 min read


Great legislative news - SB 63 PASSED!
The Georgia Senate and House recently passed SB 63, a bill which adds “cruelty to animals,” as described in O.C.G.A. 16-12-4, to the list...

Stephanie Neimiller
Feb 21, 20241 min read


Important Legislation Introduced In The Georgia Senate!!
WOW! Important legislation introduced yesterday in the Georgia Senate: SB 418 - Amends O.C.G.A. 35-8-7 and establishes basic and...

Stephanie Neimiller
Feb 1, 20241 min read


Community Cat Workshop
On Feb. 3rd, the Atlanta Humane Society will host a free Community Cat Event to support the efforts of people who care about the plight...

Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 23, 20241 min read


In Ohio, New Lawsuits Against Petland Reveal Heartbreaking Stories Of Sick Puppy Mill Dogs
Courtesy post for HSUS June, a Jack Russell terrier purchased at Petland, ended up needing to be hospitalized because of bilateral renal...

Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 18, 20242 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...

Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 8, 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...

Stephanie Neimiller
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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