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60 years of the Animal Welfare Act and dogs are still suffering

60 years of the Animal Welfare Act and dogs are still suffering

Summary

The ASPCA’s senior vice president, Nancy Perry, says Congress needs to pass a new law called Goldie's Act. This law aims to fix problems with the Animal Welfare Act because the USDA has not been protecting dogs from ongoing abuse.

Key Facts

  • Nancy Perry is the senior vice president of the ASPCA.
  • She says the USDA is not properly enforcing the Animal Welfare Act.
  • The Animal Welfare Act is meant to protect animals, including dogs.
  • The USDA’s failure has led to ongoing abuse of dogs.
  • Goldie’s Act is a proposed law to improve protections for dogs.
  • Congress must pass Goldie’s Act to address these enforcement issues.
  • This discussion comes after 60 years since the Animal Welfare Act was first passed.
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