Advocacy at MSPCA-Angell

To kickstart the campaign, we hired Jamie Blackburn as the first ever Housing Policy Specialist! She joins us with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in health and housing policy at both the state and federal levels. Welcome Jamie! Learn more at MSPCA.org/housing

BIG NEWS! We are launching a new campaign focused on one of the most pressing issues facing MA residents — the #housing crisis. The campaign, Action for Pet-Inclusive Housing, comes as kennel space across the state is tight with more owners forced to surrender due to housing issues. #massachusetts

#mapoli join us for Protect Animals from Rodenticides Lobby Day on Thursday 7/24 in the Great Hall. Meet with constituents, hear from experts, and learn about S644/H965 An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment. There might also be a #mapoliwithanimals opportunity…👀🦉

Episode promotional graphic for Our Hen House podcast #795. The image has a purple header reading "Fur is Dead!: How Local Advocates Are Ending Fur Sales" with the Our Hen House logo. Below are photos of three guests: Kara Holmquist at a podium, Max Broad speaking at what appears to be a fashion event, and Conor Lamkin in a professional headshot. Each guest has a quote beside their photo: "I hope people feel empowered to take these on because it's so possible" (Kara), "This is not over—I'm back and I'm ready to fight" (Max), and "These local initiatives can lead to state bans and help build to a federal ban" (Conor). The episode number 795 is displayed prominently.

🎧 NEW EPISODE! "Fur is Dead!: How Local Advocates Are Ending Fur Sales"
Learn how activists are passing fur bans across MA and beyond! With MSPCA's Kara Holmquist, @dcvfa.bsky.social's Max Broad, & Conor Lamkin of The Animal Policy Alliance by @thehumaneleagueus.bsky.social. ourhenhouse.org/ep795

One person started a movement that led to 8 fur bans in Massachusetts! Listen to MSPCA's Kara Holmquist share how local advocates created a ripple effect of change for animals. This is how movements grow! Full episode: ourhenhouse.org/ep795 #AnimalRights #FurBan @thehumaneleagueus.bsky.social

3 things to know about Massachusetts' new pet laws taking effect Tuesday From a ban on declawing cats to a law prohibiting the sale of puppies and kittens younger than eight weeks old, here's what Massachusetts' new animal welfare laws do and the reasons behind them.

Two new laws aimed at protecting cats and dogs take effect today in Massachusetts. Here's what to know: www.wbur.org/news/2025/04... @wbur.org

Wally the pup will be joining our Advocacy experts visiting destinations across Massachusetts in the coming weeks to teach people how to advocate for animals. We are in #Leominster on Thursday 3/20! Sign up here: secure.everyaction.com/PENe4kO7iUeV...

Restricting the Use of Rodenticides in the Environment Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) are a type of poison used for rodent control that work by stopping the blood clotting processes, causing lethal hemorrhage. SGARs have been extensi...

Please ask your MA state legislators to cosponsor SD 1447/HD 1721: An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment. Learn more: www.mspca.org/animal_prote... #mapoli

“Like wild animals, pets can suffer SGAR poisoning after eating a poisoned rat, Melissa Ekvall, MSPCA Senior Advocacy Coordinator, said. But more commonly, they become poisoned by a rodenticide after gaining access to a bait box and ingesting the poison directly.” #mapoli

Could banning some rat poisons lead to better pest control in Mass.? These lawmakers think so Anticoagulant rat poisons, known as SGARs, not only avoid addressing the root cause of rodent infestations, they’re also toxic to nature’s best rat predators, animal advocates say.

Could banning some rat poisons lead to better pest control in Mass.? These lawmakers think so

Thank you to House and Massachusetts State Senate leadership for passing these important animal protection bills. Special thanks to Senator Mark Montigny for championing S. 2552 and State Rep. Ted Philips, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, and Senator John Velis for your leadership on S. 2908. #mapoli

Are you in support of these issues? Send an email to Governor Maura Healey and ask her to sign S. 2552: An Act prohibiting inhumane feline declawing and S. 2908: An Act relative to the humane protection of animals! You can do that here: www.mass.gov/info-details....

The Governor has two important animal protection bills on her desk. The first would prohibit inhumane feline declawing. The second contains two important provisions: preventing the sale of animals under 8 weeks and preventing the roadside sale of animals.🧵

Ollie's Law takes effect this Thursday!

You can learn more about the details on the state's website: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Thank you again to everyone who reached out to your legislators and worked for many years to make this happen! #mapoli