Senate Judiciary Committee
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | 9:00 a.m.
Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation)
To examine Pennsylvania dog laws, related legislation and animal welfare issues
Panel 1
- Jonathan Stanley, President, The Sterling Group of the Twin Tiers, Inc, Vice Pres, Tioga County Kennel Club, Licensed PA Breeder | Testimony
- MJ McNamee, JD, VMD, Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, Chair-Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee | Testimony
Panel 2
- Robert Likins, Vice President – Government Affairs, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council | Testimony | Massachusetts Task Force Report on Animal Cruelty and Protection Task Force Report
- Wendi Proper, General Manager, Heartland Pets, Erie Pennsylvania | Testimony
Panel 3
- John Goodwin, Senior Director, Stop Puppy Mills Campaign at the Humane Society of the United States | Testimony
- Amy Kaunas, President of the Board of Directors of the Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania and the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area | Testimony
Panel 4
- Kristen Donmoyer, Director, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement
- Fred Strathmeyer, Deputy Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture | Testimony
Additional Written Testimony
Letters of Support
Grace Kelly Finding Shelter Animal Rescue
Animal Care Sanctuary Wellsboro
Animal Legal Defense Fund, Widener Law Commonwealth Student Chapter