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Watch Our Webinar Presentation on Spay/Neuter and Senate Bill 57
August 25, 2020 Did you know: After five years of spay/neuter funding cycles, after passing a new law just like Senate Bill 57, the state of Maryland reported a 22% increase in adoptions and other "live release" of dogs and cats in their animal shelters... but their intake numbers stayed the same? That's because the [...]
How to Cast Your Humane Vote in the 2020 Primary Election
May 4, 2020 Every two years, the landscape for future animal protection policies changes in New Mexico, when voters elect or re-elect candidates to political office with the power to pass or defeat important legislation. Another opportunity for change is upon us. The future of legislation—like "Roxy's Law" to crack down on traps, snares and [...]
Spay/Neuter in Action: How the Law Enacted by Senate Bill 57 Will Change Lives
April 13, 2020 Almost every part of our lives has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Like many of you, Animal Protection Voters staff all continue to physically distance and work from home for the sake of our fellow New Mexicans, and we send our heartfelt thoughts to all those who have personally been affected [...]
A Groundbreaking, Historic Win For New Mexico’s Dogs and Cats
February 20, 2020 The last week of the 2020 state legislative session was a whirlwind, and today at noon it came to a close—but not before some ground-breaking progress for New Mexico's animals was made. During a short 30-day session, a bill's only hope is if it moves quickly. Senate Bill 57, the affordable spay/neuter [...]
