Two noteworthy bills have been introduced in Washington since the beginning of the 114th Congress in January 2015. Both strengthen federal criminal laws for animal abuse. The Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015, H.R. 1258, makes it a federal … Continued
In a lawsuit brought by a coalition of nonprofit animal and public interest organizations, a federal district court in Idaho found that state’s Ag-gag law to be unconstitutional. After a 2014 Mercy for Animals video of workers dragging a cow … Continued
A beautiful day at SASHA Farm, a sanctuary for over 200 farmed animals, cats and dogs; a delicious lunch from Ann Arbor’s The Lunch Room; the opportunity to meet activists and find out how you can help animals; a free … Continued
Join AFA and other animal advocates who are co-sponsors of this event on May 5. Spend a day in Lansing where you’ll have the chance to meet with your elected officials or their staff about animal protection issues you’d like … Continued
On April 8, a group of protestors braved the cold, damp weather to protest years-long human heart failure research using dogs, by Wayne State University. AFA Treasurer Donald Garlit was among those attending the rally sponsored by PCRM. Comedian Lily … Continued
Sign up here for this event. The screening is free but registration is required. Join AfA which is co-sponsoring this event hosted by the MSU College of Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund.
On Sunday, March 22, 20 lawyers, law students, humane educators and animal advocates gathered at the MSU College of Law, to discuss the principals of humane education, and to learn a series of 4 lesson plans geared toward 4th and … Continued
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