Under Texas law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities may bring their service animals to all public accommodations, such as government buildings, hotels, restaurants, stadiums, and stores. These laws also require those who operate transportation services to allow service animals. But recent trends show confusion with emotional support animals and the varying definitions.

Animal Law Expert and Animal Lawyer Randy Turner will present on service animals and emotional support animals as defined by federal laws and supporting state laws. This one hour webinar will examine how cities and municipalities can follow federal and state laws in accordance with handling these animals and how to avoid the pitfalls in applying these laws in their own cities.

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RSVP with the form below. You will receive an auto-response email with a link to a Zoom Meeting

It’s North Dallas’ turn to get political for Texas animals! THLN is thrilled to announce the next webinar in our series with Texas Legislators, this time featuring Animal-Approved State Representative John Turner of House District 114. Join us (virtually) Tuesday October 13th at 6:00pm when we will be discussing how to be a voice for the voiceless and shedding some light on the important animal issues that are so often neglected when talk turns to politics.

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There are many reasons to get political; Why shouldn’t ensuring the well-being of your fur-pals be one of them? Join Animal-Approved State Representatives Celia Israel (HD 50) and Eddie Rodriguez (HD 51) in THLN’s first Getting Political for Animals with Texas Legislators webinar!

The paw-litical talk with these Austin-based representatives begins at 3:00pm on October 12th, so register NOW to secure your spot.

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Join Shelby Bobosky, THLN Executive Director, and special guests Jaime Olin, THLN Legislative Chair, Monica Ailey, AIR President, and Lauren Loney, HSUS Texas State Director as they discuss navigating the legal landscape of large-scale breeding facilities in Texas. This webinar will include basic information on puppy mills, what led to the passage of the Texas Dog & Cat Breeder Act, and how you can help preserve it. We will address questions like, "Why can't we make puppy mills illegal? Do kitten mills exist? What is the best way to combat this form of commercial cruelty?" As well as discuss the connection between breeders, the growing number of puppies sold in pet stores, and provide an explanation of the predatory lending practice called pet leasing. 

Whether you simply want to educate yourself on puppy mills or understand the Breeders Program better, THLN needs your help to achieve justice for dogs and cats in large-scale breeding facilities!

Calling all Corpus Christi animal advocates! THLN’s Corpus Christi Chapter is hosting a virtual meeting to talk about getting political for animals with your Chapter president, Cheryl Martinez! We also will be joined by special guests, Representatives Abel Herrero (District 34) and Todd Hunter (District 32), as we prepare for the 2021 state legislative session and discuss animal welfare legislation at the state level! 

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Calling all El Paso animal advocates! Join THLN’s El Paso Chapter in a virtual meeting to talk about getting political for animals with your new Chapter President, Dr. Gina Gagen! We also will be joined by special guest, Representative Art Fierro (District 79) as we prepare for the 2021 state legislative session and discuss animal welfare legislation at the state level! 

Grassroots lobbying is one of the most effective ways for animal advocates to help pass animal welfare legislation! 

Any animal lover can play a critical role in educating legislators on the animal protection issues impacting their communities.  This interactive "Introduction to Lobbying" workshop will show how anyone can be a powerful voice for animals during the 2021 legislative session.

Incidents of interpersonal violence are reportedly rising as a disturbing consequence of stay-at home orders and recommendations to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In this "Introduction to the Link" webinar, special guest Felicia Kerney, Chief of the Community Prosecution Unit, Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, will be discussing the Link and understanding of the dynamic connection between animal abuse and the cycle of family and societal violence while looking at real Texas cases.  We will also dissect how animal abuse interfaces with child, domestic and elder abuse.