Benjamin Franklin, statesman and inventor, came up with the idea of daylight savings time. But it wasn’t officially adopted into law in the U.S. until 1918. A standard time was set, daylight savings created and time zones established. Changes have been made to the law many times, but the idea remains the same. Most of […]
News from the ASPCA on the upcoming vote on the Agriculture Appropriations bill. Dear Animal Advocates, Great news! Congress is busy setting the federal budget for fiscal year 2013, and on June 19, Rep. Jim Moran’s amendment to block use of taxpayer dollars for horse slaughter inspections was approved by the House Appropriations Committee! This […]
May Pet Holidays: National Pet Week – first week of May Be Kind to Animals Week – first week of May National Disabled Pets Day – May 3 National Dog Bite Prevention Week – May 15-21 Hug Your Cat Day – May 30 Go Fetch Food for Homeless Animals Month – May June Pet Holidays: […]
