Straight Twist | Animal Welfare

Jul 27, 2017

Good News! US House Passes Amendment, Prohibiting Tax-Funded VA Dog Experiments For 1 Year

Last night Appropriations Bill HR 3219, which included the 'PUPPERS Act' Amendment, Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and...

Jul 26, 2017

House To Vote On 'PUPPERS Act', Prohibiting Cruel VA Tax-Funded Dog Experiments

The United States House of Representatives will vote as early as today on an appropriations bill amendment, Preventing Unkind and Painful...

Jul 21, 2017

Good News! Senate Committee Votes Against Horse Slaughter in the US.

The US Senate Appropriations Committee passed an amendment today, which prevents the opening of horse slaughter plants in the United...

Jul 16, 2017

US Committee Votes 'YES' on Horse Slaughter

On July 12th, the US House Appropriations Committee voted to reopen horse slaughter plants in the United States, not only undermining...

Jul 14, 2017

NH Rabies Control and Risk Reduction

Last month's attack by a rabid bobcat in Sunapee has left many NH residents wondering if rabies is an issue and how to reduce the spread....

Jul 11, 2017

Judge Declares Utah Ag-Gag Law Unconstitutional

Undercover investigations have been unveiling the egregious animal cruelty that takes place behind closed doors and in the darkness of...

Jul 8, 2017

NH Great Dane Animal Cruelty Case Postponed

Maria Christina Fay's trial regarding the animal cruelty of 84 Great Danes rescued from horrendous conditions at her Wolfeboro, NH...

Jul 1, 2017

What Do I Do If I Witness Animal Cruelty?

Many of us cherish our pets as family members and the thought of causing them harm is heartbreaking, so witnessing animal cruelty can be...

Jun 21, 2017

After 47 Years Of Denial, USDA Finally Acknowledges Orca Tank Might Violate Federal Law

For several years, the USDA has adamantly defended the Miami Seaquarium despite evidence that their orca tank is in violation of federal...

Jun 9, 2017

NH Committee of Conference Puts Crucial Feline Leukemia Exemption 'On Hold' For Further Review

An exemption which would prevent unnecessary euthanasia, by allowing cats with Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus...

May 26, 2017

Gov. Sununu Jumps in to Prevent Euthanasia of NH Bears

After a mother bear and her cubs had become unwelcome guests in a Hanover neighborhood, the NH Fish and Game announced on Wednesday their...

May 18, 2017

Protecting People and Their Pets From Domestic Violence (PAWS Act of 2017)

When thinking about the tragedies of domestic violence, people often say, "That will never happen to me." However, even some of the most...