On March 2, 2024, we co-hosted our “Coffee, Donuts, and Dogs” event with Operation Kindness to discuss animal cruelty cases in Dallas, and the legal process behind the case. While THLN discussed the laws that passed in 2023 combating animal cruelty, we were joined by the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Ce...
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) released its endorsements for the 2024 Primary Election on February 8th, 2024. This has been updated to include results of the Primary Election on March 6th, 2024. THLN endorses candidates based on their overall voting record and platform, performance on animal welfare issues a...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ahead of first freeze of 2024, THLN reminding Texans it’s illegal to leave dogs outside in extreme cold without adequate shelter DALLAS, TX – Ahead of Texas’ first freeze of the year, THLN is reminding Texans it is illegal to leave dogs unattended outside in freezing temperatures and educating the public on what t...
Originally Published in: Dallas NewsPublished on:January 2024Written By: Everton Bailey Jr. Animal welfare and traffic concerns are among reasons officials are considering a ban, but the city’s lone permitted operator says updated rules are the solution. Horse on Dallas street in front of Adolphus Hotel. scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...
Elaine began her career in aviation and then spent decades in marketing. Her lifelong passion for animals brought great change to the city of Dallas and beyond. She served on the boards of directors for Garland Humane Society, the Humane Society of Greater Dallas, DFW Humane Society, and Weimaraner Rescue. But she was an activist ...
Shelters across the state are overflowing with puppies and kittens in need of loving families. DALLAS, TX – The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) is bringing public awareness to the overcapacity crisis in animal shelters across the state and encouraging prospective pet owners to adopt from Texas shelters and rescue groups ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three New Animal Welfare Laws Take Effect Today AUSTIN, Texas – Today, September 1, 2023, three new animal welfare bills have become Texas law. During the 2023 legislative session, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) advocated for all three bills: SB 876, HB 4164, and HB 598. “With passage of three monu...
Originally Published by: KTREPublished on: August 17, 2023Written By: Tyre White Read the article and watch the news clip > NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A new law will make it illegal for people with animal cruelty convictions to have a pet or live in a house with a pet for at least five years. Offenses include dogfighting, cockfig...
AUSTIN, TX – As temperatures continue soaring across the state, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) is offering tips on how Texans can best protect their pets“In triple-digit heat across our state, it’s not just us humans who feel the impact of the scorching sun,” said Shelby Bobosky, THLN Executive Director. “We ...
Niko & The Texas Animal Cruelty Law Niko, an emaciated dog (pictured), was surrendered on March 16, 2023, after concerned residents had made reports on his well-being in Graham, Texas. His owners were arrested and charged with third-degree felonies after Niko passed away. Since 2017, the Young County Sheriff’s Dept. investigated 4...
