Kara Holmquist

Animal protection at MSPCA (official @MSPCAAngell & @MSPCAAdvocacy), Mass. Voters for Animals, mom, former & future triathlete, town mtg member, opinions my own

[Katie Lannan @katielannan]

It’s a pet bill day in the Massachusetts Senate.

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

@Boston_C_Garage what’s the point of reserving through @SpotHero if you turn people who have paid away? You need to revisit this and if you take the reservation, you need to hold the reservation. That’s the whole point.

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

@katielannan Congratulations Katie!

[MSPCA Advocacy @MSPCAAdvocacy]

Thank you @ben4district6 and @BOSCityCouncil for having us! So fun!

[Benjamin Weber @ben4district6]

Thank you @MSPCAAdvocacy for participating in our lunch and learn today at City Hall!

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

@MassGovernor @SenBruceTarr @RepBradJones @CaroleFiola Thank you for your work to protect animals and create a more humane Massachusetts. We will continue to be a leader under your administration.

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

@katielannan Woo hoo!!

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

Thank you sponsor @LizBreadon, Chair @RicardoNArroyo, council president @EdforBoston, the councilors who unanimously supported, and @MayorWu for committing to sign! Local animals and animal shelters thank you.

[Nik DeCosta-Klipa @NikDeCostaKlipa]

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's office says she will sign the proposed ban on guinea pig sales in pet shops, which was approved by the City Council today.

More details on the reasoning behind the new ordinance in this morning's newsletter:
https://t.co/efg1Yz0xZl

[MSPCA Advocacy @MSPCAAdvocacy]

We are testifying today at the MA State House in front of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee on several animal protection bills! Learn about these important bills: https://t.co/Xab7EZIWPt

[Marcela E. García @marcela_elisa]

“They’re not dangerous if you raise them right. Neither are the dogs.”

My latest @GlobeOpinion column:

American bully XL: Bans on dog breeds are harmful and misguided https://t.co/KT1w5GbGOZ via @BostonGlobe #dontbullymybreed #saveourbullys

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

Hard to see but from 1920 dedication

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

I love walking by that every time I enter the building. Interestingly, it was lost for about 30 years, restored a few years ago, and is in the same place it was originally hung 100 years ago. (Thanks for the state house art commission)

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

@yaeldana Hooker entrance right before security

[MSPCA Advocacy @MSPCAAdvocacy]

Happening now! #OlliesLaw Coalition is holding a press briefing on the Grand Staircase of the MA State House before its Joint Committee on Municipalities+Regional Gov hearing. Help us urge legislators to take action to prevent future injuries + fatalities at boarding facilities.

[MSPCA Advocacy @MSPCAAdvocacy]

Thank you Municipal Chairs @CaroleFiola and @SenatorOliveira, and committee members for hearing our testimony in in favor of S. 1309/H. 2019: An Act to Increase Kennel Safety, #OlliesLaw.

[Samantha Montaño @SamvMontano]

https://t.co/2YWtu6IY5I
Romeo wants accessible and affordable housing for all. Check out our bill with the @MSPCAAdvocacy to allow for folks with pets to find and keep housing in MA #bospoli #mapoli

[MSPCA Advocacy @MSPCAAdvocacy]

Thanks to sponsors @TedPhilips @SenJohnVelis @SenBruceTarr for your efforts! Thank you @RepMichlewitz and @SenRodrigues for including in conference committee report! Animal agencies are experiencing increased intakes and slower adoptions post-pandemic. This will help!

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

S. 2197/S. 2189/H. 3245: An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows https://t.co/fvnKTES6Iw

[MSPCA Advocacy @MSPCAAdvocacy]

Wild animals have no place in traveling animal acts. Informative State House briefing with sponsors @CaroleFiola @SenBruceTarr @RepBradJones & @AdamGomezMA on bills to finally end using primates, elephants, bears, big cats, & giraffes in these dangerous and unnatural performances

[Katie Lannan @katielannan]

a little bird told me some #mapoliwithanimals news: Senate President @KarenSpilka + her chief of staff Mary Anne Padien stopped on their way back from a health equity summit at UMass Boston to rescue a parakeet and transport the bird, newly dubbed Savin, to @MspcaAngell. #mapoli

[Kara Holmquist @KaraHolmquist]

Vote yes please!
Should the state Legislature pass Ollie’s Law to increase kennel safety? https://t.co/8utDcnTn71