Last month during an informational hearing, the Senate in Oregon was presented with a legislative proposal to protect farmed fish in the state. Animal Equality’s Legal Advocacy Counsel, Sarah Hanneken, co-presented the initiative that would create minimum welfare standards for fish as the state plans to see an expansion of aquaculture—”factory farming in water.” How […]
Portland City Council Hears Animal Equality Plea for Foie Gras Ban
Last month, Animal Equality’s Legal Advocacy Counsel, Sarah Hanneken, had the opportunity to speak in front of the Portland City Council about the need for a ban on foie gras. This is a continuation of our efforts to end the sale of the inhumane animal product in Portland since launching a campaign back in December […]
Campbell judge hears animal cruelty cases toward dog, pig | News, Sports, Jobs
This dog was hit by a car in March and its owner, Samantha Hall, of Campbell, was charged with cruelty to a companion animal after police said she did not take it to a vet for treatment. Residents saw the dog was unable to walk and contacted the city mayor, who called […]