Jul 14, 2020
Before 2011, it was all too common for the animal rescue community across Texas to have to step in and save large numbers of animals that had been seized by law enforcement because of cruel treatment they suffered while being used as non-stop puppy producers for unregulated puppy mills. Those seizures were just t...
Jul 10, 2020
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Texas Humane Legislation Network online store! You no longer have to wait for special events to get your hands on THLN merch -- now you can shop from the comfort of your home!
Jul 2, 2020
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and although this year is an atypical one, there may still be festivities in your area. Whether you participate or not, it’s important to make sure your pets get through the celebrations safely and comfortably. Below, we share some general tips for keeping animals cool...
Updated Jul 21, 2020
Update: The Results Are In!
Thanks for supporting us with your vote! The primary runoffs are over, and here’s how our endorsements did:
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. (District 27) - WON...
Jun 6, 2020
We wanted to immediately alert you to a disturbing development: the Texas legislature is preparing to gut the state program that prohibits puppy mills. If you are one of the animal lovers who helped us pass the 2011 Texas Dog & Cat Breeder Act to regulate the conditions in large-scale animal...
May 19, 2020
We all know someone who has been bitten by a dog at some point in our lives. These incidents affect hundreds, if not thousands of Texans each year, but it is a largely untold story in our communities that dogs restrained outside by their owners are actually more dangerous than roaming packs of dogs.
May 27, 2020
Article By: Anna Clare Payne
But animal advocates say it doesn’t fully reveal the real dangers and cruel conditions of the exotic animal industry i...
Apr 29, 2020
The Lone Star State Has Made Major Strides in Preventing Animal Cruelty.
“When I was a thoughtless boy, I took the life of a mother bird. I remember my father was greatly grieved and said, ‘Millard, do you realize what you have done? You have taken the li...
Apr 3, 2020
Look, we were entertained watching the Tiger King. How could you not be? From the leather fringe fashion and acid wash jeans to the leftover Wal-Mart meat pizza, there was no crazy stone left unturned. However, the filmmakers fell short in educating viewers about the fate of the tigers featured in the ser...
Sep 5, 2019
If you’ve got a passion for animals and want to contribute to making a tangible difference in Texas, volunteer with us and become part of the most powerful network for animals in the state.
THLN depends on volunteers to help carry out our mission, which is to address unjust animal welfare laws and stop crue...
