DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognized April 11, 2025, as National Pet Day
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 11, 2025, as National Pet Day and encouraged residents to support shelters and consider fostering or adopting animals.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 11, 2025, as National Pet Day. They encouraged residents to appreciate their pets, support local shelters, and consider fostering or adopting animals.
Argument forEncouraging residents to support shelters and consider fostering or adoption could help homeless animals find safe homes.
Argument againstShelters might see little added help because residents are encouraged to act but are not required to do so.
More detail
Delaware's Senate and House recognized April 11, 2025, as National Pet Day. The recognition covers Delaware, and the encouragement addresses all Delaware residents. Residents are encouraged to appreciate their pets, support local shelters, and consider fostering or adopting animals.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 8Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 8Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Apr 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber