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Texas Unites for Animals 2020 Conference
*This conference has been canceled. Please see below statement from Texas Unites:
For the health and safety of all of our Texas animal welfare colleagues, their families, and the broader community, the Texas Unites for Animals Conference has been cancelled and will not be held as scheduled, April 25-27, 2020. We truly hope to see you all back at the Renaissance Austin Hotel next year, April 24-26, 2021.
Come and join THLN at the 2020 Texas Unites for Animals Conference in Austin, on April 24th, 25th & 26th, where we will have an exhibitor table. This event expects to draw thousands of people from all over the state of Texas.
THLN is seeking volunteers to help with tabling at this event! We need two people per shift, to fill the following shifts:
Friday, April 24th:
- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25th:
- 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 26th:
- 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
If you would like to volunteer, please click here and indicate which shift/s you are available. Please note, your allotted shift will be confirmed with you two weeks prior to the event.
Questions regarding volunteering? Call Christine Perry at 817-239-3575 or email christine@thln.org.
If you are unable to volunteer but are still interested in attending the event itself you can learn more at the Texas Unites for Animals website here.
Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 08:00 AM through April 28, 2020Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 787590 RSVPs
2nd Annual Laws for Paws Symposium
*This symposium has been canceled due to the cancellation of the Texas Unites for Animals Conference.
Texas Humane Legislation Network is pleased to announce its second annual “Laws for Paws” Symposium in partnership with Texas Unites!
We are pleased to announce our inaugural 2020 “Laws for Paws” Animal Law Track, in partnership with Texas Unites! This tract will focus on trending topics specific to animal laws and presentations will focus on the most recent and up to date laws on a local, federal and state level. The content of this tract will be accessible for those animal-related professionals seeking to promote change in local laws and policy or understand the nuances of enforcing such laws along with cutting-edge and trending topics relating to animal legislation.
Sessions will address trending legal issues such as service dogs, animal cruelty cases, dangerous dogs and local laws related to hold times for animals at the shelter. Attendees will also learn what laws passed at the Austin Capitol in 2019 and how to help advance local animal laws. The day will end with an Ask an Animal Lawyer presentation.
For more information on this Track, and to register for the conference, please visit the Texas Unites For Animals web site here.
Monday, April 27, 2020 at 09:00 AM0 RSVPs
THLN Animal Advocacy Meeting - Copperas Cove/Killeen
*This meeting has been postponed. Please stay tuned for updates!
Join us for complimentary pie and coffee as THLN presents for the animals in Copperas Cove at Lil-Tex Restaurant. We'll be giving a brief introduction to THLN and discussing local animal issues and why they matter to the reputation, prosperity and safety of the community. Together we will explore various ways to effectuate change.
Special Guests, Representatives Brad Buckley (Dist. 54-Killeen) and J.D. Sheffield (Dist. 59-Gatesville) will also be there and is looking forward to taking your questions!
Come and join THLN as we discuss how you can get involved now in preparation for the 2021 Texas Legislative Session.
Space is limited so please RSVP in order to ensure your seat!