Tag Archives: animal welfare Iowa

Advocating For Those With Four Paws

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Paul Deaton

Mindi Callison-Long created Bailing out Benji, an organization devoted to putting an end to puppy mills through educational outreach, advocacy and rescue, in 2011 when she was 21 years old. She recently made a trip to Washington, D.C. with animal … Continue reading →

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Why Is Iowa Ranked 49th In Animal Welfare?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Trish Nelson

“Puppy mills are factory farms for dogs. SF421 would strengthen Iowa Code 717.B, which covers domestic animals. Iowa ranks 49th in animal welfare because the factory farm industry lobbies against all animal protection bills. It’s an election year and Republicans … Continue reading →

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