Local animal shelters unite at the Utah State Capitol to meet with legislators
WHAT: The Utah Humane Society and multiple local animal control services gather in solidarity to meet with legislators. Shelter staff, officers and animals will gather from 9 a.m. to noon on the South Steps of the Utah State Capitol building.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 11
9 a.m. – noon on the Capitol South Steps: photo and interview opportunities
WHO: Davis County Animal Care and Control
Heber Valley Animal Shelter
Herriman City Animal Services
Salt Lake County Animal Services
Sandy City Animal Services
Utah Humane Society
West Valley City Animal Services
WHERE: Utah State Capitol
350 North State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
WHY: Utah animal shelters and the Utah Humane Society are working to build an Animal Welfare Coalition to support each other through training, a transfer partnership, and the sharing of resources. Unified in a common mission, Utah shelters will strive for improved animal welfare legislation and regulation.
Shelter staff, animal control officers and shelter animals will be at the event for Utah lawmakers to meet and learn more about the animal services provided for our communities.
The Utah Humane Society is a local, independent 501(c)(3) private organization and is not a branch of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). This event is not affiliated with any Humane Lobby Day or the HSUS.
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About the Humane Society of Utah
The Humane Society of Utah is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear, and suffering in all animals. Since 1960, the Utah Humane Society has been sheltering homeless animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and creating an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals. As the largest open-admission private animal resource center in the state, the Utah Humane Society welcomes any companion animal that can legally be admitted. We work hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters the facility will be placed into a loving home. The Humane Society of Utah is a local, independent 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization that does not receive any state or government funding and is not a branch of any national organization. It is funded by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, and foundations. Read more online at www.utahhumane.org.
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