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News, Action, and Updates • STATE BILL: OFFICE OF ANIMAL PROTECTION The Office of Animal Protection bill (MNOAP) has been introduced at the MN Legislature for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Bill numbers: S.F. 1163 / H.F. 1816. Learn more and take action in support at: www.mnoap.org • LOCAL ORDINANCE: WINONA COUNTY PUPPY MILLS Great news! The Winona County Board voted to ban future permits for dog breeding kennels, placing dog welfare first. Learn more at: www.speakupwinonacounty.org • STATE BILL: COMPANION ANIMAL BOARD The Companion Animal Board bill will provide the necessary expertise for pet welfare and pet issues in Minnesota. Learn more at: CAB bill • THE LINK: ANIMAL-HUMAN VIOLENCE Cruelty to animals can be linked to violence against humans, such as child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence. Learn: The Link • JUDGE'S BENCHBOOK: ANIMAL CRUELTY CHAPTER A chapter on Minnesota animal cruelty laws and legal precedent is now a part of the Judges Criminal Benchbook. Learn more. • ANIMAL CRUELTY REPORTING - VETERINARIANS MN-licensed veterinarians are mandated reporters of animal cruelty. For data specific to Minnesota veterinarians and their reporting role, refer to: Veterinarian Manual - Reporting Animal Cruelty • PUPPY MILLS: Puppy mills is one of many issues Animal Folks has researched and actively opposes. Want to learn more? Click on ISSUE and choose links for: puppy/kitten mills, commercial breeders, dealers/brokers, and pet stores. • VICTIM ADVOCACY: ANIMAL CRUELTY TOOLS Mental health practitioners, social workers, victim advocates, and others may witness animal cruelty. Learn more: Resources • MATERIALS: LAW ENFORCEMENT With criminal justice partners, Animal Folks has created materials for use by law enforcement in animal cruelty cases. Training and Forms • TRAINING: Senior Veterinary Students Animal Folks conducts training about animal cruelty to senior veterinary students at the University of Minnesota. Learn more. • INITIATIVE: GO HUMANE, BLAINE! A humane pet store ordinance is needed in the city of Blaine to stop the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores. Learn more at Go Humane!
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