TX, TN, WA Residents: Take Action to Help Animals Now!

Texas: Don't Legalize Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption!
Last week, the Federal Court of Appeals (5th Circuit) agreed with the District Court’s ruling that the only two slaughterhouses in Texas were violating state law by slaughtering horses for human consumption. Unfortunately, allies of the horse slaughter industry have introduced legislation (HB 2476 and companion bill SB 1742) to repeal the state's existing ban on this barbaric practice. Please email a letter to your state representative and senator asking them to oppose these bills.

Tennessee: Help Pass Tougher Penalties for Animal Fighting
HB 2142 and companion bill SB 1733 will make the penalty for animal fighting uniform, regardless of the type of animal involved. Animal fighting is a felony under state law. However, cockfighting is only a misdemeanor, and misdemeanor penalties are ineffective for deterring animal fighting ventures. Please contact members of the Tennessee House and Senate Judiciary Committees and ask them to support HB 2142/SB 1733.

Washington: Help Us Move Insurance Discrimination Bill Toward a House Vote!
Rep. Tom Campbell has introduced ASPCA-supported House Bill 1105, which will prohibit discrimination against insurance applicants due to their breed of dog. Many insurance companies that provide homeowners’ and renters’ policies are refusing to write coverage for people who own certain breeds of dogs. Even longtime policy holders have suddenly been informed by their insurance company that they will no longer be covered, even though no claim has ever been made. These companies are basing their decisions solely upon the determination that certain breeds or breed mixes are “dangerous” or “vicious.” Please urge House and Rules Committee leadership to vote on HB 1105.