Texas Humane Legislation Network

One of the most essential reasons Texans should ADOPT this holiday season is to ensure they are not inadvertently supporting and endorsing commercial breeding facilities, better known as puppy mills, that supply pet stores and sell pets online. We hope that this time next year, we won’t have to ask our fellow Texans to avoid retail pet stores through the passage of our legislative priority, the Ethical Pet Sales Bill. Thank you to KPRC2 Lisa Hernandez for covering this story! https://lnkd.in/gtS-jxEG

With your help, we can accomplish all of our goals and MORE for the 89th Texas Legislative Session! Your donations help us change animal welfare legislation that improves the lives of ALL Texas animals. To give your holiday gift, visit www.thln.org/2024_holiday. #legislation #nonprofit #animals

We strongly urges everyone NOT to buy live animals as Christmas and Holiday gifts unless they are ready to make a 10-plus-year (minimum) commitment to caring for them! If you think you are ready to make a life-long commitment, here is a list of things to consider before gifting an animal this holiday season: https://lnkd.in/g48TSy3h #animalwelfare #nonprofit #holidays

Wrapping up a powerful year with our Neighborhood Advocates Project! 🐾 We're grateful for the insightful discussion with animal welfare leaders Jarrad Mears with BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions, Corey Steele with Harris County Public Health, Shelby Bobosky with Texas Humane Legislation Network, Lisa Tynan with Houston PetSet - 501c3 Nonprofit and Melissa Clark with Pasadena Animal Shelter. Together, we can overcome the animal welfare crisis. Let's continue to collaborate and build stronger partnerships. Special thanks to the Second Slice Sandwich Shop in Houston's East End for their amazing sandwiches, they were yummy!! #BarrioDogs #AnimalWelfare

Last week, I had the pleasure of coordinating and leading the third annual Animal Policy Alliance (APA) Summit. The APA Summit is an event hosted by The Humane League that brings a coalition of animal protection organizations together from all corners of the US to discuss legislative strategy, emerging policies, and collaboration opportunities impacting animals. At the conclusion of the APA Summit, we all left with a collective sense of community, inspiration, and empowerment as we continue to advance meaningful policy reform for animals. Now 23 organizations strong across 15 states plus Washington DC, the APA is a growing coalition of state and locally based organizations who come together to stop the abuse of animals raised for food and fur through legislative advocacy. Learn more about the APA here: https://lnkd.in/gMKxBgMB DC Voters for Animals, NORTHWEST ANIMAL RIGHTS NETWORK, Voters For Animal Rights, Animal Rights Initiative, Pasado's Safe Haven, Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, Texas Humane Legislation Network, Associated Humane Societies, Animal Protection Voters, Vegan Activist Alliance, Chilis on Wheels, Humane Action Pittsburgh, Tindakan, Compassionate Action for Animals, MSPCA-Angell, Social Compassion in Legislation, Cultivate Empathy for All

We often hear, “Why work so hard to pass animal laws when they’re not being enforced?” These two cases show precisely what can happen when we use our voices to pass animal protection laws! Here are two powerful examples of our laws in action: ➡️ In North Texas, a man pleaded guilty after leaving ten dogs outside in 15-degree weather, resulting in the deaths of three. He was sentenced to six years in prison for Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals. https://bit.ly/3OQwYSh ➡️ A jury took less than an hour to sentence a man from Weatherford, Texas, to TWO 10-year prison terms for torturing and killing kittens, delivering the maximum penalty on each count of animal cruelty. https://bit.ly/3BoLRIq At THLN, our work doesn’t end once a law is passed. We remain dedicated to protecting animals by both advocating for and ensuring the enforcement of these critical laws. The animal cruelty law continues to be strengthened! Help us continue passing laws for animals in Texas by giving your holiday gift: https://lnkd.in/gTqeuDBc #animalwelfare #nonprofit #legislation

One of the biggest honors of my life just happened! The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) awarded us with the “Heroes Award” for FarmHouse Fresh’s animal rescue work & commitment to making a meaningful impact in Texas and the US. This non-profit group is at the forefront of so many important laws that protect animals in Texas. They are OUR heroes – and being recognized by them leaves me speechless & also *inspired* to continue doing even more to make significant impacts for the wellbeing of animals. I’m so proud to be among other award recipients - Assistant District Attorney Jessica Trevizo - Chief, Community Prosecution & Animal Cruelty with Dallas County District Attorney's Office and the Donna North High School Animal Science Department. What a beautiful luncheon – with a roomful of likeminded supporters — amazing shelter and rescue groups, judges, animal control officers, officials, animal policy groups, and more, plus all the family members and coworkers who support everyone through thick and thin. Thank you Texas Humane Legislation Network for this award and for everything you do. We are so very proud to continue making a difference in the lives of animals! #THLN #AnnualPawsAndPolicyBrunch #Heroes #Leaders #AnimalFriendlyLegislation

Let’s wrap up 2024 with a look back and a look ahead! Join us for a roundtable discussion with local animal welfare leaders to discuss their accomplishments this year and their goals for 2025. When: Wednesday, December 11th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Baker Ripley, Room 135, 4410 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011 Speakers: Jarrad Mears, Director of BARC Animal Shelter Corey Steele, Director of Harris County Public Health Shelby Bobosky, Executive Director of Texas Humane Legislation Network Lisa Tynan Marketing & Special Events Specialist of Houston PetSet - 501c3 Nonprofit John Fischer, Director of Pearland Animal Services Melissa Clark, Manager of Pasadena Animal Control #BarrioDogs

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who joined us last week to celebrate our Paws & Policy Brunch! 🎉 Our Board of Directors and staff would like to express their gratitude for Texas's cooperation in supporting and learning more about our efforts in the 89th Texas Legislative Session! Congratulations to our Humane Heroes: 🏆 Donna North High School Animal Science Department 🏆 Jessica Trevizo, Chief of the Animal Cruelty & Community Prosecution Unit Dallas County District Attorney's Office 🏆 Shannon McLinden, Founder and CEO, FarmHouse Fresh skincare A special thank you again to our outstanding sponsors: 🌟 Presenting Sponsors: Animal Policy Group, LLC Veterinary Virtual Care Association 🏅 Champion Sponsor: Humane Tomorrow Houston PetSet - 501c3 Nonprofit Susan & Dan Boggio Foundation 💪 Protector Sponsors: Susan & Bill Byerley Mary Spencer Sally Socia Animal Legal Defense Fund 🤝 Sustainer Sponsor: ASPCA FarmHouse Fresh 🙌 Advocate Sponsor: Jessica Hayward and Taylor Friesenhahn 🪽 Guardian Sponsors: Elizabeth Schrupp Gigi Ray and Beth McHenry GREY2K USA Worldwide In Memory of Marla Fields - Founder of Frisco's Pet Project Jo Jagoda Lisa Cassell, CPA Michel O’Connor Nancy Latner #nonprofit #animals #legislation

Congratulations to the honorees named as “Heroes” at Friday’s Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) Annual Paws and Policy Brunch at Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park Dallas: Donna North High School Animal Science Department; Jessica Treizo with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office; and Shannon McLinden, CEO of FarmHouse Fresh skincare.   And a huge Thank You to generous sponsors of the event! Pictured below are (L-R): SPCA of Texas Sr. Director of Lifesaving Operations Sarah Sheek, Sr. Vice President & Chief Operating Officer MeLissa Webber, Event Sponsor Mary Spencer, with SPCA of Texas Vice President of Development Justin Banta and President & CEO Chris Luna; and Sponsors Susan and Bill Byerly with (C) SPCA of Texas Sr. Development Officer, Major & Planned Gifts Jennifer McGranaghan. #THLN #AnnualPawsAndPolicyBrunch #Heroes #Leaders #AnimalFriendlyLegislation #AdoptNeverShop #Congratulations #ThankYou