CVA Hosts Greet and Meet and Information Session on Feb. 10 at NHFPL

FEBURARY 10: NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS INVITED TO BE AN INFLUENTIAL PART OF THE ANIMAL LAW MAKING PROCESS IN 2016

HARTFORD, CT — On Wednesday, February 10, Connecticut Votes for Animals will host a meet & greet and information session at the New Haven Library from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. to help New Haven residents better understand how to be an influential part of the law-making process of humane animal bills.

This year the Connecticut legislative session, which began on February 3, will consider several significant pro-animal bills that will be of interest to many constituents in the state. As an example, one proposed bill will require a court appointed advocate to represent the interests of the animal in any animal cruelty case heard in Connecticut courts. Several other bills are still in the process of being drafted but all will be ready for the start of the legislative session next month.

This is a no cost event and all residents in the New Haven County including animal-friendly voters are invited to attend and help Connecticut Votes for Animals in demonstrating to elected officials that Connecticut cares about animals and needs stronger pro-animal legislation.

WHO: Connecticut Votes for Animals

WHERE: New Haven Free Public Library – Main Branch

Community Program Room

133 Elm Street (corner of Temple/Elm)

New Haven, CT 06510

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

5:30 – 7:30 P.M.

Ample metered parking

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Connecticut Votes for Animals is a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) organization with a mission to serve as the political arm of the state’s animal protection movement, to advocate pro-animal policies, to educate the public regarding animal protection issues, to rally an engaged public to support passage of animal-friendly laws and the defeat of proposals harmful to animals, and to safeguard the interests of animals by making their well-being a priority for our elected leaders.

More information about Connecticut Votes for Animals, its advocacy campaigns and projects may be found at www.ctvotesforanimals.org.

Inquiries about the information session and volunteer opportunities may be directed to Amy Harrell at amy.cva@gmail.com.

Media Contact:

Maria Llanos Martell

CVA Co-Chair Publicity Committee

mrllanosm@gmail.com