The Animal Rescue League of Berks County will be hosting a Grassroots Event to show animal advocates ways to help protect animals in the state of Pennsylvania and provide tools to become an effective citizen lobbyist. This free event will be held on Thursday, June 8, at 6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel of Wyomissing and is open to the public.
Liz McCauley, Executive Director of the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, stated, “Several high-profile animal cruelty cases in Pennsylvania last year have prompted a renewed interest in protecting the animals of our state through tougher cruelty laws and stricter penalties. As the organization that provides animal control and animal cruelty investigation services to Berks County, we are asked all the time why we cannot do more to protect animals. Often times, our hands are tied by the laws that are in place. By becoming educated on the cruelty laws and working together as a community, we can strive to change those laws and save more animal’s lives.”
Kristen Tullo, Pennsylvania State Director for the Humane Society of the United States, will be speaking about current proposed legislation that will protect pets left unattended in hot cars, ban live pigeon shoots, provide additional protection for horses, and increase penalties for animal cruelty crimes. Senator Roy Afflerbach (Ret.) who has become one of the leading advocates for stricter animal cruelty legislation will also be a featured speaker.
Ms. Tullo and Senator Afflerbach (Ret.) will be touring the Animal Rescue League prior to the event and will be joined by Reading City Councilman Chris Daubert. Councilman Daubert was the leading advocate for the recent anti-tethering ordinance passed by Reading City Council earlier this month. Daubert and the entire city council is being applauded nationally for this important step in protecting animals.
The event is free. Registration is required. Go to www.berksarl.org/events/grass-roots/ to register or call 610-373-8830, Ext. 121.
