Furry Friday – Speak Up for Animals


To start the year I posted about how important it is to protect animals.  Now the Animal Rescue League of Iowa is giving you a chance to get directly involved.  It is their annual “Lobby Day,” and it is right around the corner.

It happens during the day because that’s when the legislature is in session, so I am telling you far enough in advance that you can make plans for work. 😀

Please Adopt, Don’t Shop. -Kate

Here’s all the info you need to know:

ARL Lobby Day – February 2, 2017
Iowa State Capitol, 1st Floor Rotunda

Join other Iowans concerned about animal welfare for a day of advocating your state legislators for improved animal protection laws for Iowa’s animals!

The Iowa legislature is in session, so now is a great opportunity to talk to your representatives and let them know you want them to improve Iowa’s animal welfare laws.  Iowa currently ranks 49th in the nation for the effectiveness of our animal protection laws.  We need to do better, and you can help!

Register and come to the Iowa State capitol on Thursday, February 2!  We’ll be there to help you through the process with tips, talking points, and other resources.

A map for parking can be found here.

Stay up to date on the latest animal welfare legislation efforts by “liking” ARL Humane Action Network on Facebook and signing up to receive Action Alerts by e-mail.

Date:
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Address:
1007 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50319
United States

What's Happening

How to Listen

Listen to 104.1 EZ FM on your streaming device!

Des Moines’ People’s Choice Nominations

Nominate your favorite local businesses for Des Moines’ People’s Choice, presented by VanDerGinst Law!

Recent Headlines

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year

"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

15 hours ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary

All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.

News

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year

"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

15 hours ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary

All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.