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April 28, 2011
Pennsylvania Legislature Launches Animal Protection Caucuses
Pennsylvania lawmakers and animal advocates celebrated the launch of House and Senate Animal Protection Caucuses, bipartisan groups of legislators who will work to advance animal protection legislation in the state.
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April 12, 2011
The HSUS Lauds Committee Approval of Bill to Ban Live Pigeon Shoots In Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11 to 3 today in favor of legislation to end target shoots with live pigeons once and for all. Pennsylvania holds the dishonor of being the last place where such cruel spectacles are regularly and openly allowed.
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April 12, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Pennsylvania Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across the state will rally Tuesday at the state capitol in Harrisburg to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws for 2011Pennsylvania Humane Lobby Day. At the event, citizen advocates will urge their legislators to strengthen laws related to banning pigeon shoots and increasing protections for dogs.
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September 27, 2010
Ending Pennsylvania's Shame
Only a few days remain for Pennsylvania's legislators to take action against cruel pigeon shoots.
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April 19, 2010
Pennsylvanians Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
Animal advocates from across Pennsylvania are gathering at the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day, hosted by The HSUS.
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May 4, 2009
Pa. Bill Could Ban Mechanical Launching
Pennsylvania introduced a pigeon shoot bill for 2009.
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May 4, 2009
The HSUS Praises Pa. Bill to Ban Mechanical Launching of Animals for Target Shooting
The HSUS and humane organizations across Pennsylvania welcome the introduction of anti-cruelty legislation to prohibit the mechanical launching of live animals for target shooting.
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March 31, 2009
Citizen Lobbyists Flock to Pa. Capitol to Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Pennsylvanians will gather at the state capitol and meet with their lawmakers Tuesday to encourage them to pass legislation to protect animals.
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February 12, 2009
Gun Club's Pigeon Shoot Ended, Again
An illegal Philadelphia Gun Club pigeon shoot was stopped a second time, highlighting the need for a statewide ban on these cruel shoots.
