Representatives from OHS and other animal advocates testified in favor of five bills to strengthen animal cruelty laws during a special March 29 hearing by the Oregon House Judiciary Committee. To watch a recorded video of the hearing, visit the Oregon Legislature’s website here » The five bills discussed at the March 29 hearing were: HB […]
Category: Legislation / Advocacy
Tell Washington to Stop Hiding the Records of Animal Abusers
Without warning, the US Department of Agriculture has removed from its website important inspection records about commercial dog breeding operations, animal research labs, roadside zoos and other facilities. The purging of these records without warning is a major setback for those seeking to protect animals from neglect and abuse. These reports provide essential information to […]
Oregon Lawmakers: Oppose Cougar Trophy Hunting Bills
Wildlife protection and conservation groups call on Oregon lawmakers to oppose cruel cougar trophy hunting bills A coalition of animal welfare, wildlife protection and conservation groups are calling on Oregon lawmakers to oppose four bills relating to cruel cougar trophy hunts recently introduced in the House and Senate. The Humane Society of the United States, […]
Animal-Related Legislation in 2015
View a complete list of 2015 bills on the Oregon Legislature website. Oregon consistently ranks among the top three states in the nation based on the strength of its laws protecting animals. During this year’s legislative session in Salem, OHS worked hard in support of new measures to fight animal cruelty and bring offenders to […]