General Session: Tips for Being an Effective Animal Advocate During a Pandemic

• Introductions: Jo-Anne Basile, CVA Executive Director

• Welcome: Jessica Rubin, CVA Board President

• Lobbying During a Pandemic – Joe Grabarz, CVA Advisory Council

• Keynote: Representative Dorinda Borer, former House Co-Chair, Joint Committee on the Environment - 2021 Priorities

Breakout Session 1: Local Control of Pet Shops

A discussions with co-sponsors of 2021 legislation to clarify the authority of local jurisdictions regarding the sales of puppy mill dogs, cats, and rabbits in local pet shops.

• Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan

• Rep. Jason Doucette

• Discussion Leaders: Debora Bresch, ASPCA; Annie Hornish, HSUS

• Moderator: Kathy Worth, CVA Advisory Council

 

Breakout Session 2: Circus Bill

A discussion with the co-sponsors of 2021 legislation to prohibit the use of wild and exotic animals in circus acts and other live entertainment.

• Senator Will Haskell

• Rep. Ann Hughes

• Discussion Leaders: Jill Alibrandi, Karen Laski, CVA Board of Directors

Breakout Session 3: Go Fur Free

A discussion with co-sponsors of 2021 legislation to ban the sale of new fur products in the state.

• Rep. David Michel

• Discussion Leaders: Amy Mallardi, CVA Advisory Council, Liz Garret, Fur Free CT

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Breakout Session 4: Stop a Bear Hunt and Co-Exist with Wildlife

A discussion on efforts to prevent a bear hunt in CT and understanding how to peacefully co-exist with wildlife.

• Nicole Rivard, Friends of Animal

• Laura Simon, CT Wildlife Rehabilitators Association

• Moderator: Jo-Anne Basile 

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2021 CVA Advocacy Workshop - Speaker Biographies 

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A special thanks to the Community Foundation of Eastern CT for its partnership in presenting this workshop.