Lobby Day for Animals 2008

Lobby Day for Animals was an important day for animals in Massachusetts.

Several legislative sponsors spoke on behalf of key animal protection bills they had filed for the 2007-2008 legislative session.

Senator Jehlen (pictured to the left with Deputy Director of Advocacy, Linda Huebner) spoke on behalf of S. 2450, a bill that would update animal control laws in Massachusetts. 

Representative Callahan (pictured to the right) came with the star of the event, her dog Bailey, to speak on H. 4360, a bill she sponsored that would allow judges to include pets in temporary restraining orders. Representative Kafka was also present at Lobby Day and his aide spoke on the importance of two bills, H.1527 and H.1529, which would increase penalties for being a spectator at an animal fight and prohibit depictions of animal cruelty.

Following the presentation, animal advocates met one on one with their State Senators and Representatives and their legislative staff to ask for their support on the three bills.  Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Lobby Day for Animals!! 

It isn't too late for you to do the same!

Schedule a meeting or call your legislators and ask for their support on H.4360, H.1529, and S. 2450. Click here to find out who represents you at the state level. Click here for a few quick talking points on each bill. Also, visit our animal action center and send an email on each bill to your legislators.  

More on Lobby Day for Animals

Awards were also presented to Senator Resor and Representative Turkington (pictured below) for their tireless efforts in working to make Massachusetts a more humane state.   Both legislators are retiring this year. Senator Resor has been a crucial advocate, particularly for wildlife by encourage humane solutions to conflicts.  Representative Turkington fought hard for protections for traveling elephants.

An exhibit was also on display at Doric Hall all week which featured information on resolving community wildlife conflicts in a humane manner, preventing animal cruelty, reducing the number of homeless animals in our state and much more.