H.B. 2482 Pulled!

Well done, friends! After a massive response from animal lovers, Delegate Lee Ware pulled H.B. 2482 from the 2011 Virginia General Assembly session. Check out Richmond SPCA CEO Robin Starr's message about the bill here.Thanks for letting your voices be heard! Banjo and Millie are moved that there are people who will stand up and speak for them! 

Love,

Banjo & Millie

Virginians Unite Against H.B. 2482!

Banjo and Millie just learned of a House Bill that has been introduced to the Virginia General Assembly by Delegate Lee Ware. The bill, in essence, would erase 20 years of progress made on behalf of abused animals in the state of Virginia. Here are a few key takeaways:

• It would allow an abuser to keep the abused animal during investigation and prosecution.
• It would allow the abused animal to return to the convicted abuser.
• It would allow pet dealers/stores to keep selling animals even after being convicted of abuse, cruelty or neglect.
• It would allow convicted abusers to have animals in the future.

Please visit the Richmond SPCA blog to get details about the bill and how you can make your voice heard to your delegate, and to Delegate Lee Ware. And please, pick up the phone and express your opposition - Let's put the pressure on!