On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Wisconsin state senators showed support for victims of domestic violence and their beloved companion pets by passing SB 97, a bill that will allow pets to be included on temporary retraining orders. Here’s the press release issued by the bill’s co-authors, State Senator Tim Carpenter and Rep. Andre Jacque. Stay tuned for details on the bill’s journey to the Assembly!
See the press release below for more details.
See the press release below for more details.
Denice Ryan Martin, a volunteer with Wisconsin Voters for Companion Animals, is a freelance writer, licensed social worker and animal welfare advocate. She first wrote about this topic in May 2013. http://www.wivotersforcompanionanimals.com/blog/leave-no-pet-behind-why-wisconsin-needs-a-law-to-protectpetsfrom-domestic-violence
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