Deep Roots: Animal Rights Blog

We are excited to say that Suzie (pictured right, calmly sitting during a bath) left for her new forever home in Vermont this morning. Suzie first came to us in November of 2008. She was one of hundreds of animals rescued from a hoarding facility in Indianapolis. Suzie has always been very sweet, quiet, and [...]

Easter is coming up this Sunday. While for many this is a time to get together, run around the yard, and celebrate, for rabbits it is a bit of a dreaded holiday. Many people think it is cute to give their children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews a baby bunny for Easter. I can’t say I [...]

As we posted last month, HB1258 passed the Indiana House of Representatives. The bill has now entered Senator Brent Steele’s (Bedford) Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters. For this bill to pass, it must first pass through this committee, and then through the full Senate. Time is running out in this legislative session and [...]

2/8/10 Update: HB 1258 passed through the Indiana House of Representatives and is now heading to the Senate This past week, the animal bill, HB 1258, passed out of committee with a strong bi-partisan vote of 11-0. There were some minor changes to the bill while it was in committee, but it still addresses pet [...]

House Bill 1468, known as the Puppy Mill Bill, passed the Indiana House last week in a landslide vote of 81 to 14! Thank you to everyone that contacted their representative. This vote would not have been nearly as successful without you. The bill has now entered the Senate Committee on Corrections, Criminal and Civil [...]