Legislation Colorado
The Georgia Senate just voted down a bill that would have protected puppy mill dealers, with with 19 voting AGAINST animals, and 34 lawmakers voting FOR the animals. The fight isn’t over in GA, but it’s a good first step. Meanwhile, Florida is fighting the...
Legislation Colorado
The Pueblo Animal Protection Act was passed by the Pueblo City Council on a very close vote of 4-3 Monday night. The controversial ordinance requires the operators at Pueblo Animal Services to maintain a save rate at above 90-percent. Council members Bob...
Legislation Colorado
January 18, 2017 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Animal Legislation for 2018 State Capitol, Room 107 February 15, 2017 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. State of Animal Welfare in CO State Capitol, Room 107 March 15, 2017 12:00 p.m....
Legislation Colorado
On May 21, 2015, federal judge Matthew F. Kennelly upheld the Cook County Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance against a challenge from two area pet stores. The Judge granted the County’s motion to dismiss on all claims. The plaintiffs have until...
Legislation Colorado
In March, the District Court of Rhode Island became the first of the federal courts considering challenges to retail pet sale bans to issue a decision. In a lengthy opinion on summary judgment, the Court upheld the city of East Providence’s retail pet sale...
Legislation Colorado
Pet Animal Care Facilities Act revisions-signed into law June 6, 2014 The Colorado Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) is a law put into place to protect pet animals kept in any kind of a facility in specific quantities-from breeding, to groomers, to doggie...