2009 has seen some great legislation passed that will benefit animals of all kinds. We have written here about cities banning declawing of cats, states licensing dog breeders to help prevent puppy mills and Senators standing up for vets with service dogs. We have introduced you to organizations and people that save animals and pets every day.
On the environmental front, it does seem as though we are making progress. It sure does help to have sympathetic people in charge and the differences are beginning to appear. I really think the next three or four years are going to be banner ones for the environment. People are becoming more and more aware, and when that happens the politicians and judges have to start to pay attention or they won’t keep their jobs.
There is a thing called a tipping point and to me, it just feels like we have reached it where animals are concerned. From pets to wildlife and from global warning to endangered plants and animals, progress is being made. It is slow and it is just baby steps. It is really hard to be patient, but, now is not the time to let up. It is the time to push even harder. We must all stand up and say enough is enough and we won’t put up with any more!
I got an email recently from our friends at the ASPCA about the year that is just about over and the progress that has been made. Of course this doesn’t cover environmental progress but the ASPCA seems really psyched about progress for domestic and farm animals.
From the ASPCA Bulletin:
Although it has been a somewhat tough year for animal-friendly legislation, hard work by legislators, the ASPCA and animal advocates like you brought several vital state-level bills over the finish line! During this season of reflection and review, the ASPCA wants you to know that every email you sent, every phone call you made, and every dollar you contributed toward the cause of humane legislation made a difference. As 2009 winds down, let’s take a moment to celebrate some of our achievements around the country. We truly could not have done it without you!
Read about some of the laws here: http://www.aspca.org/news/national/12-04-09.html
I want to say thank you to all of the readers of fluffyfeet who have signed petitions, written letters and made phone calls. And that thank you comes from the bottom of my heart.
Okay, the mushy stuff is out of the way so I will tell you now, don’t think I will let up on you until the job is finished! There will be many more petitions, letters and phone calls to make. So get ready for 2010 and be ready to work hard for all our animal friends.
