This site is not officially associated with AVRAL, but we provide this information because we believe in them, in the drive, determination, focus, and most of all the ability to accomplish their goals. We believe they are our greatest, best hope for change. We are here to support them, honor them, and help spread the word of their good works.
ALABAMA VOTERS FOR RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL LEGISLATION
From the first page of their website:
Alabama Voters for Responsible Animal Legislation (AVRAL) is a grassroots, nonpartisan political action committee (PAC) registered in the state of Alabama. We are working to influence legislation and support the passage of policies favorable to the welfare of companion animals. We believe the current approach to animal welfare in Alabama is inefficient, too costly for taxpayers, and does little to address pressing animal welfare issues in this state, such as adoption/placement of homeless animals, pervasive cruelty and neglect, and the need for shelter reform.
Ten top issues: (from their website)
AVRAL has taken a position on ten issues. As you’ll read in the articles below, AVRAL is strongly in favor of spay/neuter programs, animal shelter reform, humane euthanasia (no gassing). AVRAL is strongly opposed to breed specific legislation, chaining/tethering of animals, puppy mills and backyard breeders, and of course, animal neglect, abuse and cruelty in any form. We lead with animal cruelty because it is so pervasive in Alabama, and many citizens have no idea what can be done about it. The bottom line on each of the ten issues is: VOTE ONLY FOR CANDIDATES WHO ACTIVELY SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE. To return to this page, please click your browser "BACK" button.
- What to Do About Animal Cruelty
- Spay and Neuter Programs: Love Them, Fix Them
- Cat Population Control: Trap-Neuter-Return Programs
- Shelters and Shelter Reform: Pressing Issues
- Using Gas Chambers to Kill Companion Animals: Your Tax Dollars at Work
- Breed Specific Legislation
- Chaining/Tethering of Dogs
- Preventing Dog Aggression
- “NO KILL” Shelters
- Puppy Mills/Backyard Breeders (Irresponsible Breeding Practices)
The above list and their corresponding links provides a comprehensive coverage of up to date major issues relating to animal welfare in our state and across the nation. They are well written, thorough, and very informative without being overbearing, too difficult to understand, or extremist in the way the information is presented. As an animal lover, a concerned citizen, an individual who knows that Alabama companion animals are living in crisis, you can take just a little bit of your time to familiarize yourself with this information; making you more effective as a voter, a taxpayer, and an animal lover. We all know that education and enlightenment must come before any change can be brought.
