· harrisburg, feb. Below you’ll find summaries of the key bills we’re tracking — including who introduced them, what they would do, and where they currently stand in the legislative process. Humane pa is working across party lines to make sure lawmakers hear from the people who care about animals. · the legislation addresses ongoing concerns about the affordability of pet adoption, particularly in a state where many shelters are overwhelmed with animals. These collaborative efforts have helped improve the functioning of animal shelters and rescues in pennsylvania by providing them with resources, support services, education, funding, legislative protection, volunteers, and more. · lawmakers are trying to address concerns raised by veterinarians, responsible breeders and the american kennel club “because i don’t think they want (puppy mills) operating in pennsylvania. 5 – animals across pennsylvania will continue to have a voice in harrisburg as the pa animal protection caucus on wednesday announced its leadership team for the 2025-2026 legislative session and laid out its legislative priorities. By capping fees, the bill encourages more families to consider adopting pets, ultimately aiming to reduce the number of animals in shelters. The shapiro administration celebrates these historic changes to the dog law that will improve public safety and animal welfare standards, enhance transparency and customer service, and modernize the licensing process for dog owners, while providing financial stability for the bureau. By focusing on cross-party collaboration and comprehensive legislation , the caucus hopes to advance its mission of building a safer and more humane environment for all animals in pennsylvania.

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