Animal Protection Voters

With gratitude from all of us at Animal Protection Voters, we wish you happy holidays and a compassionate New Year. #APV #HappyHolidays #AnimalProtectionVoters

The New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine has adopted new rules to distribute critical state spay/neuter funds, including those from Senate Bill 57! Thanks to APNM’s advocacy, unnecessary income restrictions were removed, ensuring broader access to these services. Funds are expected to be available by Spring 2025, just in time for puppy and kitten season. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gJp6Oe #SpayNeuter #AnimalAdvocacy #SenateBill57 #APV

Just Released: The New Issue of Making Tracks It’s here—and it’s FREE to read online! You’ve probably heard the good news by now about the surviving chimpanzees at Alamogordo Primate Facility moving to sanctuary in 2025. But did you know the history of our work in making that happen? In the latest issue of Making Tracks, we delve into APNM’s work for the chimps from the 1990s to the present. You’ll also learn about our big legislative push for the establishment of state trust funds to ensure better care for animals throughout the state, now and in the future. Read these articles and more in the latest issue of Making Tracks, available online: https://bit.ly/49H8KDy #animalrights #animalwelfare #nmwildlife #animalprotectionnewmexico #apnm

If you intend to go hiking this holiday season with your dog, please remember to always have your canine companion on a leash. Although Roxy’s Law outlaws most uses of traps, snares, and poisons on public lands, some may choose to violate the law, and many old and forgotten traps still exist in areas an unleashed dog may explore. In addition to keeping your dog safe from traps, leashing helps protect wildlife, control the spread of diseases, and prevent damage to natural vegetation. If you find a trap, snare, or poison on public land, do not tamper with it but immediately report it to the NM Department of Game and Fish by calling 1-800-432-4263 and let us know at our Animal Cruelty Helpline (877-5HUMANE). #animalprotectionvoters #APV #roxyslaw #winterhiking #dogsafety #newmexico #albuquerque

The General Election results are now in, and we are thrilled to announce: 95% of the 75 candidates we endorsed won their races! On behalf of all of us at Animal Protection Voters, congratulations to all those who will go on to serve in the 2025 legislative session. Nationally, we recognize that this year’s election cycle was stressful and contentious, with much at stake, and it’s not yet clear exactly what new barriers and/or opportunities the animal protection movement will face as a result of the elections. But we know we will persevere. We are committed to democracy, science, and compassion. We know how to organize broad coalitions in support of our mission to advocate for animals, and we will continue to do that urgent work going forward, thanks to your considerable support and determination. Locally, we celebrate that our State Legislature is still dominated by policymakers who understand and embrace humane values. And we will look for any opportunity at the national level to support our work and pursue it vigorously. Learn more about the candidates we endorsed: https://bit.ly/3UHcaQu

Animal Protection New Mexico is profoundly grateful to announce that the NIH plans to transfer the final 23 chimpanzees at the Alamogordo Primate Facility to the Chimp Haven sanctuary in Louisiana. This comes nearly twenty-five years after the Chimpanzee, Health, Improvement, Maintenance and Protection [CHIMP] Act was signed into law, determining that all former federal research chimpanzees be moved to sanctuary. We want to thank New Mexico’s animal defenders and policymakers for the decades of advocacy that has led us to this moment. APNM will continue to support NIH’s timely and successful transfer of the APF chimps to Chimp Haven and welcomes this opportunity to revise New Mexico’s historical legacy regarding these deserving chimpanzees. #ChimpSanctuary #ChimpHaven #AnimalProtectionNM #APNM #FreedomForChimps

Your voice matters, and by voting, you've helped make a difference for animals and our community. Every vote is a step toward a more compassionate, humane future. Thank you for standing up for animals with your vote! Together, we're creating lasting change. #ThankYouForVoting #VoteForAnimals #AnimalProtection #TogetherForChange

Today is the day! Your vote has the power to create a better world for animals and our communities. Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM – get out there and make a difference! Find your polling place and make your vote count. Together, we can build a more compassionate future. #VoteForAnimals #VoteToday #MakeADifference #AnimalProtection #BeTheirVoice

Election Day is TOMORROW – November 5th! Tomorrow is the big day! Every vote matters when it comes to making a difference for animals in New Mexico. Find your polling place and make your plan to vote:https://lnkd.in/gXMnBnvK #VoteForAnimals #ElectionDay #BeTheirVoice #MakeADifference #AnimalProtection

Reminder: Tomorrow, November 2nd, is the LAST day for early voting! Use your vote to support candidates who prioritize humane policies and animal protection. Let’s make a difference for animals together! Look up early voting locations here: https://lnkd.in/gpAQFcVm #VoteForAnimals #EarlyVoting #AnimalProtection #BeTheirVoice #MakeADifference