Animal Protection

Animal Action Team schedule

Want to learn more about how to help animals by changing public policy?  In 2013, the MSPCA will be holding workshops across Massachusetts to explain the legislative process and how you can use your voice to make a difference for animals.  Lobby 101 will be an introductory program that will cover: the legislative process, current pending legislation, how we decide what issues to pursue legislatively, and how to influence your legislators. Lobby 102 will build on the knowledge from Lobby 101 and will be geared for advocates who want to become more involved and devote more time to specific issues.  We will hear from others who have pursued ordinances in their communities to help animals and have a discussion about ways to proceed.  It is not necessary to attend a Lobby 101 to attend a Lobby 102, but a basic understanding of the legislative process and animal protection issues is requested.

 2013 Calendar

Lobby 101 Animal Advocacy Training,
MSPCA, Boston

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Lobby 101 Animal Advocacy Training, 
Cafe Evolution, Northampton
Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 6:30-8pm

Lobby 101 Animal Advocacy Training, Woods Memorial Library, Barre
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 6-7:30pm
Lobby 101 Animal Advocacy Training, Berkshire Humane Society, Pittsfield

Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 6-7:30pm

Lobby 101 Animal Advocacy Training, MSPCA, Methuen Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 6:30-8pm

Animal Advocacy Training with The HSUS,
Salem State University
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 6-7:30pm

Animal Advocacy Training with The HSUS,
Boston University Law School
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 6-7:30pm

Lobby 101 Animal Advocacy Training, Eastham Town Hall - CANCELLED

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 6-7:30pm
CANCELLED
Animal Advocacy Training with The HSUS, Setting the Space, Plymouth

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6-7:30pm
Register here

Lobby Day for Animals 2012 was a very successful collaborative effort that drew a record number of animal advocates; many of them contributed to the Lobby Day blog to share their experiences.  Learn more about Lobby Day for Animals 2013.

We're planning additional Lobby 101 and other workshops in the coming months - stay tuned for more information.

Please check back to see when more events are listed. To get emails about events, join the Animal Action Team and follow us on Facebook. Questions?  email advocacy@mspca.org.