The Trump administration’s under-the-radar decision last week to legalize bringing elephant parts to the U.S. as trophies on a “case by case” basis—although not surprising—was a complete punch in the stomach to all who understand what the dwindling elephant population faces as a species for survival.
To recap: In November 201...
We are saddened to share that longtime THLN volunteer and animal advocate Diane Coker passed away earlier this month.
March 6 was a good election day for Texas animals! Only two of our 23 endorsed candidates lost their re-elections, and early voting and election day totals blew away previous records in Texas. It’s safe to say our electorate is engaged.
Even children know that cruelty to animals is wrong. Unfortunately, many of our current lawmakers don't share our children's compassionate compass, which is why our work is so critical.
Tell Congress there’s a humane way to manage America’s wild horses and burros.
In lieu of flowers, Kathie Osborne’s obituary suggested that her loved ones consider rescuing, fostering, or adopting a cat or kitten. Her last request was a reflection of a life spent dedicated to animal welfare.
Earlier this month, Bella Grace and her mother Kimberly spent 45 minutes with the Round Rock mayor, police chief, and animal control supervisor. (The meeting was only scheduled for 30 minutes.)
Police in Abilene received multiple calls about a dog that appears to have died by strangulation on its own tether cord, according to one recent news story....
Each month in 2018, we’ll be spotlighting one of our legislative champions at THLN.
This month, in our inaugural post, we want to recognize El Paso-area Representative Joe Moody.
Ask your member of Congress to Co-Sponsor the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act HR 1998 and S 1381. Why? It’s the most important piece of legislation ever introduced to protect lions, tigers and other exotic wild cats (approx. 10,000-20,000 big cats are currently in private ownership in the U.S.) from being kept as pets and ...
