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Animal-friendly bills pass Washington State Legislature—last push to make them law!
The Washington State legislative session for 2007 adjourned on April 22. Of the many bills affecting animals PAWS monitored this session, we are excited to report three significant protections—for wild exotic animals, native Washington wildlife and companion animals—are close to becoming law!
Tell a friend how easy it is to contact the governor, and encourage him or her to do the same. Stay updated on which bills become law To view when a bill is scheduled for signing, go to Governor Gregoire's 2007 bill action page. Also, read a summary and final status of animal-friendly bills PAWS supported this session at PAWS' 2007 legislative session page. Speak out against animal cruelty!April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month. You can be a positive force against animal cruelty this month, and throughout the year, by
Learn more about how to recognize the signs of animal cruelty and educate others Animal cruelty is considered any action, or lack there of, which can cause pain or suffering to an animal. Animal cruelty can be as simple as failing to provide an animal with the most basic requirements of food, water, shelter and veterinary care. Learn what to look for by reviewing our Report Animal Cruelty page. Help educate others by passing this information on to a friend, and talk to your children about responsible animal care. Know who to contact if you suspect animal cruelty Without the eyes and ears of caring people like you to help local animal control officers, many animal cruelty cases would never be discovered. If you suspect cruelty is happening in your community, observe what you see, document and photograph what you can, and report it immediately. View a list of Animal Control Contacts in Western Washington to find the animal control department near you. Learn more about Washington State animal cruelty laws and support animal cruelty legislation Washington State's two animal cruelty laws—RCW 16.52.205, animal cruelty in the first degree, and RCW 16.52.207, animal cruelty in the second degree—define cruelty to be intentionally, knowingly or recklessly inflicting substantial harm or suffering upon an animal. Visit PAWS' page on Washington State Animal Laws for more details on animal cruelty laws and punishments, and links to federal animal cruelty laws. Support legislation to strengthen animal cruelty laws such as the Senate bill mentioned above in this year's 2007 legislative session—SB 5227 Increasing the penalty for animal abandonment. Share your Actionline experience with us
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