Hi, my name is Ana! I am a student and I volunteer in a refugee for rescues in my hometown. I am a vegan and animal welfare is such an important issue for me. I wanted to share with all of you information about changes in U.S. laws. In 2024 new laws took effect to promote animal welfare across several fronts. For example, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada implemented cage-free egg laws, and New York banned the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores to combat puppy mills. Additionally, Maryland introduced a pioneering fund to support non-animal research methods, reflecting growing interest in humane science practice. I think this is the right path if we want to protect animals and lead us to a future that is friendlier to all species.
Some tips I can share to be more conscious about helping animals’ wellbeing:
– Buy cruelty free cosmetics and hygiene products.
– Buy local products, eggs from free-range hens, organic meat (I know that being vegan is not easy and is not within everyone’s reach).
– Try not to buy leather garments.
– If you intend to buy a pet, foster or adopt, do not buy puppies.
– You can collaborate with the animal shelter of your town or your area, donating feed, material of all kinds or volunteering from time to time.
We can help animals with small changes in our rutines, I swear it is worth it 🙂 Thank you for the space!