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Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell
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Working through public policy and advocacy to protect animals across the Commonwealth. Also see @mspcaangell for org news!
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Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell @mspcaadvocacy.bsky.social · Jul 22
#mapoli join us for Protect Animals from Rodenticides Lobby Day on Thursday 7/24 in the Great Hall. Meet with constituents, hear from experts, and learn about S644/H965 An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment. There might also be a #mapoliwithanimals opportunity…👀🦉
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Our Hen House @ourhenhouse.org · Apr 4
🎧 NEW EPISODE! "Fur is Dead!: How Local Advocates Are Ending Fur Sales"
Learn how activists are passing fur bans across MA and beyond! With MSPCA's Kara Holmquist, @dcvfa.bsky.social's Max Broad, & Conor Lamkin of The Animal Policy Alliance by @thehumaneleagueus.bsky.social. ourhenhouse.org/ep795
Episode promotional graphic for Our Hen House podcast #795. The image has a purple header reading "Fur is Dead!: How Local Advocates Are Ending Fur Sales" with the Our Hen House logo. Below are photos of three guests: Kara Holmquist at a podium, Max Broad speaking at what appears to be a fashion event, and Conor Lamkin in a professional headshot. Each guest has a quote beside their photo: "I hope people feel empowered to take these on because it's so possible" (Kara), "This is not over—I'm back and I'm ready to fight" (Max), and "These local initiatives can lead to state bans and help build to a federal ban" (Conor). The episode number 795 is displayed prominently.
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Our Hen House @ourhenhouse.org · Apr 8
One person started a movement that led to 8 fur bans in Massachusetts! Listen to MSPCA's Kara Holmquist share how local advocates created a ripple effect of change for animals. This is how movements grow! Full episode: ourhenhouse.org/ep795 #AnimalRights #FurBan @thehumaneleagueus.bsky.social
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Nik DeCosta-Klipa @nikdecostaklipa.bsky.social · Apr 8
Two new laws aimed at protecting cats and dogs take effect today in Massachusetts. Here's what to know: www.wbur.org/news/2025/04... @wbur.org
3 things to know about Massachusetts' new pet laws taking effect Tuesday
From a ban on declawing cats to a law prohibiting the sale of puppies and kittens younger than eight weeks old, here's what Massachusetts' new animal welfare laws do and the reasons behind them.
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Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell @mspcaadvocacy.bsky.social · Mar 17
Wally the pup will be joining our Advocacy experts visiting destinations across Massachusetts in the coming weeks to teach people how to advocate for animals. We are in #Leominster on Thursday 3/20! Sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/PENe4kO7iUeV...
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Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell @mspcaadvocacy.bsky.social · Feb 19
Please ask your MA state legislators to cosponsor SD 1447/HD 1721: An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment. Learn more: www.mspca.org/animal_prote... #mapoli
Restricting the Use of Rodenticides in the Environment
Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) are a type of poison used for rodent control that work by stopping the blood clotting processes, causing lethal hemorrhage. SGARs have been extensi...
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Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell @mspcaadvocacy.bsky.social · Feb 19
“Like wild animals, pets can suffer SGAR poisoning after eating a poisoned rat, Melissa Ekvall, MSPCA Senior Advocacy Coordinator, said. But more commonly, they become poisoned by a rodenticide after gaining access to a bait box and ingesting the poison directly.” #mapoli
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MassLive @masslive.bsky.social · Feb 19
Could banning some rat poisons lead to better pest control in Mass.? These lawmakers think so
Could banning some rat poisons lead to better pest control in Mass.? These lawmakers think so
Anticoagulant rat poisons, known as SGARs, not only avoid addressing the root cause of rodent infestations, they’re also toxic to nature’s best rat predators, animal advocates say.
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MassLive @masslive.bsky.social · Feb 19
Could banning some rat poisons lead to better pest control in Mass.? These lawmakers think so
Could banning some rat poisons lead to better pest control in Mass.? These lawmakers think so
Anticoagulant rat poisons, known as SGARs, not only avoid addressing the root cause of rodent infestations, they’re also toxic to nature’s best rat predators, animal advocates say.
www.masslive.com
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Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell @mspcaadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 31
Thank you to House and Massachusetts State Senate leadership for passing these important animal protection bills. Special thanks to Senator Mark Montigny for championing S. 2552 and State Rep. Ted Philips, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, and Senator John Velis for your leadership on S. 2908. #mapoli
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Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell @mspcaadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 31
Are you in support of these issues? Send an email to Governor Maura Healey and ask her to sign S. 2552: An Act prohibiting inhumane feline declawing and S. 2908: An Act relative to the humane protection of animals! You can do that here: www.mass.gov/info-details....
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Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell @mspcaadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 31
The Governor has two important animal protection bills on her desk. The first would prohibit inhumane feline declawing. The second contains two important provisions: preventing the sale of animals under 8 weeks and preventing the roadside sale of animals.🧵
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Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell @mspcaadvocacy.bsky.social · Dec 17
Ollie's Law takes effect this Thursday!

You can learn more about the details on the state's website: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Thank you again to everyone who reached out to your legislators and worked for many years to make this happen! #mapoli
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