Happy Sunday everybody! DeDe here!
We’re pretty excited around here. The Animal Cruelty Bill that Jen lobbied for passed the House unanimously on April 17th and passed the Senate unanimously April 28th. The bill now awaits Governor Scott’s signature.
The bill states that a person who commits acts of animal cruelty is to be charged with each individual act. So if you abuse more than one animal, or if you abuse an animal repeatedly, you will be charged for each act of animal abuse.
The bill also allows for those charged with animal fighting to be charged as engaging in racketeering activity under the FL RICO act. That means property related to the fights can be seized.
It makes my heart happy to know that at least one state is moving forward in the area of animal welfare, when I see my former state of Tennessee poised to allow ag-gag to become law.Β
Most recently, singer Carrie Underwood has called the governor to veto the law. State senator Andy Holt just gave an interview with his local newspaper where he calls her “out in left field” and he tweeted that “I would say that if Carrie Underwood will stick to singing, Iβll stick to lawmaking.”
Andy Holt has consistently voted against animal welfare bills and has even cancelled committee meetings if he knew there were animal welfare advocates sitting in on them.
I have little hope that the governor will veto the bill.
This is why it is so important that each of you do more than SAY you care about animals. It’s is vital that each of us TAKE ACTION to improve animal welfare where you live. Sure, it may mean you have to work side by side with some folks you don’t necessarily agree with. But your failure to do so is, by proxy, supporting those that want to continue to treat animals like property. Do you really think the majority of people in Tennessee agree with this law? I am guessing most of them have no clue what it says.
Have a good week everybody! And take a few minutes to stand up for animals!
Good news, Rumpy and congratulations, Jenn! π
Hooray for all of Florida!
Hi DeDe! As always, I love your pictures. And I’m right there with you with regarding animal welfare. We’ve gotta keep working on this. P.S. Is that an orange tabby cat I see in the background of your picture on your blog?
Yes! Check out yesterday’s post to meet June Buggie.
WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO π Meow and Woof and Hooray – DeDe – tell Jen something for me ……………. will You sweet heart – that all her hard work is amazing – and one more thing – i know i am here in Canada – and it’s different politics up here – But You know what i stand for – animals π YOU XXXXXXX so if there is – and i know i have written you about this a million times – june buggie is probably getting sick of me π lol ……………………….. if i can help with any political stuff from here – let ME KNOW π ………………………….. Happy Sunday xo Big Hugs from Toronto xo
C xx
All politics is local, so get to know your local politicians!
i do Rumpy xxx and i help out at the humane society – politics in Canada are very weak about animal welfare ………………..xx
That’s just great – thanks to all who are helping to make the world a little bit better for animals :o)
It takes each one of us, doesn’t it Easy?
You’re right – together we are strong :o)
We’re proud of our state for passing HB851. We hope other states follow our lead and do the same!
The Florida Furkids
And they passed it unanimously! Now if only they’d decouple dog racing…
We really need to remind our politicians that they are public servants, meaning they are in service of the public, not the other way around as they seem to believe! Doing the right thing every day is key, regardless of the immediate results. The Grand Canyon didn’t get carved overnight! xoxoM
If the only people lobbying them are big businesses, then they assume that’s the will of the people. Since I can’t afford to hire my own lobbyists, I have to do the work myself or support groups that lobby for me.
I think we each have to do the work. It may not seem like much, it may not seem enough. Start with signing the petitions, making the phone calls. And, yes, supporting the lobbying groups that align with your beliefs. Politicians did not forget the meaning of public service overnight, they won’t remember it that quickly either. We have to keep reminding them! xoxoM
That’s SO AWESOME!!!
That’s wonderful – no wonder DeDe is excited – I am too!!!!!!
Kitty Hugs, Sammy
How wonderful. This is great news for your state. I love your background btw.
Super news in at least one state!
you did good!!!!! π
I’m glad Florida is voting for it! I hope PA gets there some day.
Congratulations to Jen! Good job. Hugs and nose kisses
Yeah!!! Congratulations…one state at a time.
Hi Dear DeDe! *waving* It’s a great news to hear!!! Bravo Jen!
She always proves and teaches our humans that humans can change our animal rights!
Have a lovely Sunday DeDe! π
good news indeed…congrats and thanks
Woo hoo FL! And boo TN! We do try always to write, email, tweet for animal welfare. But we know we can do more.
Now, that’s something to bark about ! π
Congratucatulashuns on this doggone great work yur momma did!
I would be interested in understand what Carrie’s reasoning was… that seems so odd
She was speaking up for animals!
oh my goodness, I must’ve misread! I thought you said Carrie called to veto the bill, as if she wasn’t in support of it! I was thinking she seems so sweet, why wouldn’t she want the puppies protected??
Well, OK, Florida did something right but will it be enforced? Good thing we don’t like Carrie Underwood OR the Biebs. Heh heh. My Aunt who volunteers and fosters at a rescue in FL must be very happy.
Pssstttt: Carrie’s on our side!
Whew – I was confused,too.
YEA! One step at a time
DeDe … THAT is Well Worth being EXCITED about, fur SURE.
This is so beautiful I am excited too now… Congratulations. Thanks and Love, nia
Super excited too
urban hounds
Good job Jen! Let’s hope other states follow your state’s lead.
That is great news! Well done to Jen for all her hard work π xx
The bestest news!
Way to go!! Grrrrrrrrrrreat news!
Makes me glad to be a Floridian! Way to go!
Wonderful!
and Congratulations!
Take care…
maryrose
Wonderful news.I hope one day the world is rid of the cruelty to animals it’s vile and evil and never acceptable.Lovely face DeDe π
Woot!!
that is such wonderful news…sorry to hear about the ag-gag news though…what a shame some people care so little for the ones who need the most protection
Hey, that’s awesome! Congratulations and lots of thanks to Jenn for working so hard to hep us animals!!
Great news DeDe. Thank goodness there are wonderful people like Jen –who do take the time to stand up for animals!!! xo
Wonderful news! It is marvelous when good things happen
Great news!
Reblogged this on Dog Leader Mysteries and commented:
Hey, Dog Lovers,
Please visit Rumpydog to see what great animal welfare protections just got passed in which of the USA states. Always happy to hear good news. Believe me this is good news.
One word: Yay!
Great news!