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Press Release2026-04-07

RELEASE: During Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, Gottheimer Announces New Legislation to Protect Pets From Abandonment and Abuse

Josh Gottheimer
Josh Gottheimer
DNJ-5 · Representative
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RELEASE: During Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, Gottheimer Announces New Legislation to Protect Pets From Abandonment and Abuse

Above: Gottheimer announces the “Protect Our Pets Act” with his dog Rosie. WESTWOOD, NJ  — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new bipartisan federal legislation and actions,to crack down on animal abuse and ensure that those who harm or abandon animals are fully held accountable. Speaking during Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, Gottheimer emphasized that protecting […] The post RELEASE: During Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, Gottheimer Announces New Legislation to Protect Pets From Abandonment and Abuse appeared first on Josh Gottheimer .
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