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Troubling New Animal Welfare Act Proposals

August 26, 2012 Animal Issues

Now It’s the Feds’ Turn
by Sara Chisnell-Voigt, UKC Legal Counsel

Last month, I revisited the state “puppy mill” bill issue as it was rearing its ugly head here in Michigan once again. That apparently was a foreshadowing of what was to come at the Federal level. Some very significant and disturbing changes have been proposed to the Animal Welfare Act that could negatively impact not only breeders but rescues alike! In this column I will go over those changes and contact info for comments as I urge each and every one of you to have your voice heard on this issue.

Clinton and Surrounding Area Property Rights at Risk

February 15, 2012 Action Alerts, Animal Issues, Environmental Issues

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service will have a public meeting for their proposed designation of the Yellowcheek Darter to the endangered species list. This affects the following five counties in Arkansas: Cleburne, Pope, Searcy, Stone and Van Buren. This covers approximately 87,000 acres directly adjacent to the habitat streams of the Yellowcheek Darter.

Animal Rights Item

February 6, 2012 Animal Issues

“IS THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE
UNITED STATES (HSUS) A BENEVOLENT
‘ROBIN HOOD’ OR A MANIPULATIVE
AND MENACING “ROBBING HOOD?”
YOU BE THE JUDGE OF THE
FOLLOWING FACTS.”

Misinformed Legislators Pass Unfunded Mandate That Can Jeopardize Animals, Tourism and the Poultry Industry

January 26, 2012 Action Alerts, Animal Issues, Water Issues

Most folks in Arkansas cherish our animals, whether it be for food, income, or, best of all, as companions. Secure Arkansas believes that we have a right to know what will affect our health as well as what will affect the health of our pets and our livelihoods. In 2011, Mike Beebe, Governor of Arkansas, signed a bill into law that requires all districts providing water for over 5000 people to add hydrofluosilicic acid to their water supply. The water fluoridation mandate bill was rushed through the House and Senate in less than 7 working days – hardly enough time to hear from all the citizens in Arkansas that actually voted against adding a known toxic substance to our water.

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Action Alert

January 12, 2012 Action Alerts, Animal Issues

An organization was established in 1954 to provide care for dogs and cats. This organization is known as The Humane Society of the United States. As with everything, it seems, change has been going on unbeknownst to us. They started out as an animal welfare group and have switched to an animal rights group.

Secure Arkansas

A Grassroots Organization