With perhaps two more weeks to go, we’re closely watching several bills pending in the Michigan Legislature. The following have had some movement since the #LameDuck session began, although there are many others–both positive and negative that are listed in … Continued
NOTE: AFA’s Board voted to oppose these bills, which appear to regulate the source of animals sold at the state’s pet shops, but allow large scale breeders to supply puppies. Any local regulation of pet shops would be pre-empted. Here’s … Continued
When we tabled at Veg Fest last weekend, we asked people to vote on the most significant development for animals from the beginning of 2018. This is what the results look like: These were the choices: Vote tally: #1 … Continued
Back in 2000, the Michigan Legislature passed a comprehensive act to regulate Large Carnivores. This includes lions, leopards, jaguars, tigers, cougars, panthers, cheetahs; and bears which are native or nonnative to Michigan. It covers both wild and captive bred members … Continued
AFA and Veg Ann Arbor will launch an Animal Ethics Book Club in June. We’ll meet at Detroit Filling Station, with a delicious vegan brunch menu available for purchase. The first selection is Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn. Ishmael is a … Continued
Legislative Tracker One of our major areas of interest is legislation. Although we focus on Michigan, AFA also keeps track of bills in the US Congress. We update our tracker often, so check back to follow bills of interest to … Continued
Legislative Tracker One of our major areas of interest is legislation. Although we focus on Michigan, AFA also keeps track of bills in the US Congress. We update our tracker often, so check back to follow bills of interest to … Continued
NOTE: Although this wasn’t how AFA board member Molly Tamulevich planned to spend a good part of the day and evening earlier this week, it turned out to be time well spent for some animals. Her story is a good example … 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
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