Humane USA-Massachusetts was formed for the singular purpose of electing
individuals to public office in Massachusetts who care about the humane
treatment of animals, and defeating those who oppose it. Founded in
1997, after the 1996 ballot question to restrict cruel traps was passed,
we are the nonpartisan political arm of the animal protection movement in
Massachusetts.
Nonprofit groups are not permitted by law to support or oppose
candidates. As a Political Action Committee (PAC), we can engage in the
important work of striving to elect public officials who will create a
body of law that protects animals and shapes the way people interact with
and treat animals.
Humane USA-Mass does this by seeking out and publicizing the position of
candidates on animal protection issues, making endorsements and donating
to the campaigns of humane candidates, and mobilizing volunteers to give
grassroots support to favorable candidates. Further, we aim to make
candidates aware that, with or without large sums of money to support
campaigns, animal protectionists are a large voting block in
Massachusetts whose interest in helping animals must be taken seriously.
We are a volunteer-run organization registered with the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. While we are affiliated as a state chapter of Humane USA, a national PAC, we are a separate
organization.
You can contact us at info@humanemass.org
Here is how you can donate.
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In Massachusetts, our state legislature is currently addressing proposed
legislation on these critical issues affecting animals:
Wildlife
Upholding the Wildlife Protection Act's protections against cruel
traps; Maintaning the prohibition on Sunday hunting
Exotic Animals
Banning the use of wild animals in circuses and traveling shows
Dogs
Phasing out greyhound racing, increasing penalties for dog fighting,
increasing protection for service dogs
Farm Animals
Banning force feeding of ducks for foie gras; banning intensive
confinement systems for calves and pigs
Dissection
Assuring student choice to do non-lethal study projects
without penalty
