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News, Action, and Updates • STATE BILL: OFFICE OF ANIMAL PROTECTION The Office of Animal Protection bill (MNOAP.org - SF 3542 / HF 3799) was introduced at the MN Legislature by Sen. John Marty and Rep. Matt Norris (bill authors). It is being heard in committees. Learn more and sign petition in support at: MN Office of Animal Protection (MN OAP): www.mnoap.org • STATE BILL: COMPANION ANIMAL BOARD The Companion Animal Board bill (SF1136/HF1168) will provide the necessary expertise for pet welfare and pet issues in Minnesota. Learn more and take action - sign petition in support: CAB bill • THE LINK: ANIMAL-HUMAN VIOLENCE Cruelty to animals can be linked to violence against humans, such as child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence. Learn: The Link • JUDGE'S BENCHBOOK: ANIMAL CRUELTY CHAPTER A chapter on Minnesota animal cruelty laws and legal precedent is now a part of the Judges Criminal Benchbook. Learn more.
• LOCAL UPDATE: WINONA COUNTY PUPPY MILLS Big win for animals! At the 02-12-24 county board meeting, the Winona County Board voted to 1) pursue a ban on future permits for dog breeding kennels (puppy mills) and 2) create new rules for existing kennels. This will help protect animals in Winona County. Learn more: • ANIMAL CRUELTY REPORTING - VETERINARIANS MN-licensed veterinarians are mandated reporters of animal cruelty. For data specific to Minnesota veterinarians and their reporting role, refer to: Veterinarian Manual - Reporting Animal Cruelty • VICTIM ADVOCACY: ANIMAL CRUELTY TOOLS Mental health practitioners, social workers, victim advocates, and others may witness animal cruelty. Learn more: Resources • MATERIALS: LAW ENFORCEMENT With criminal justice partners, Animal Folks has created materials for use by law enforcement in animal cruelty cases. Training and Forms • TRAINING: Senior Veterinary Students Animal Folks conducts training about animal cruelty to senior veterinary students at the University of Minnesota. Learn more. • INITIATIVE: GO HUMANE, BLAINE! A humane pet store ordinance is needed in the city of Blaine to stop the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores. Learn more at Go Humane! • STATE BILL: HUMANE PET STORE To address the problem of puppy mills and pipeline to pet stores, the Humane Pet Store bill (SF1317/HF1276) will prohibit pet stores in Minnesota from selling dogs and cats; stores can provide space to nonprofit organizations to adopt dogs and cats. Link to bill.
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