Animal Cruelty

Despite the constant grim news throughout 2020, one bright spot was that many families chose to adopt or foster a pet this year. The ASPCA reported an increased interest in fostering animals in need and many shelters across the country have experienced more people looking to adopt animals as well.

Last month’s presidential election has resulted in preparation for a new administration, and with it, renewed hope for reforms that will help animals. We encourage President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to use their time in office to make progress on a bipartisan issue we all care about deeply—improving animal welfare.

Start breaking out your winter coats, folks! In most parts of the country, the cold weather is beginning to creep up, and winter is just around the corner. For some of our very furry friends, this is the best part of the year, and for others they are just as cold, if not colder, than we are. For all of our pets, big or small, this season can pose major health risks in quite a few ways.

After a long election season, Congress has returned to an overflowing plate of priorities in Washington—with attention to COVID-19 relief legislation and bills to fund the government. There are many equine issues still in play that could help countless horses, and we need your help to push some of them across the finish line. Here’s an overview:

Horse Slaughter:

When a beautiful, affectionate Golden Retriever-mix named Big Man was found as a stray, staff at City of Little Rock Animal Services thought a family would surely come looking for him.