Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to shut down its kitten slaughterhouse and adopt out the survivors after a year-long White Coat Waste Project campaign, lawmakers across the political spectrum took to social media to celebrate the decision.
“Under no circumstances should your tax dollars be used
to fund cruel, painful experiments on cats or dogs at government agencies.”
– Rep. Brian Mast
As a result of our pressure, the USDA announced that the use of cats as part of any research has been discontinued and will not be reinstated! And now the remaining kittens at the USDA will now be adopted out to good homes. pic.twitter.com/KtMOqizP8w
— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) April 5, 2019
I thank the USDA, the White Coat Waste Project, former Rep. Mike Bishop, the cosponsors of my bill, and Senator Merkley for their work on our legislation and working to do what is right.
— Rep. Jimmy Panetta (@RepJimmyPanetta) April 2, 2019
Today is a good day for our four-legged friends across America! After recent action from our bipartisan #KITTENAct coalition, the @USDA announced today they are ending their experiments that kill kittens. Thank you to everyone who urged the USDA to end this horrific practice. pic.twitter.com/4P82d6qAzE
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) April 2, 2019
With all the awful reports coming out, it was clear that Americans opposed USDA’s cruel testing on kittens. This is a decisive victory against government animal abuse and wasteful spending!https://t.co/4qKJFVepVf
— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) April 2, 2019
It’s about time. No more kittens or cats will be harmed by @USDA. Proud to have worked with my colleagues to shut this disturbing practice down. https://t.co/JJbAR1HQ2l
— Sean Patrick Maloney (@RepSeanMaloney) April 2, 2019
Victory for kittens & taxpayers! I’m so proud to have worked with my colleagues to put an end to the @USDA‘s wasteful, cruel and unnecessary taxpayer-funded kitten testing. No more #kittens or #cats will be harmed by the USDA! https://t.co/ujrIyLldBa
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) April 2, 2019
Victory for taxpayers and our furry friends! I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues to put an end to the @USDA‘s cruel and unnecessary taxpayer-funded kitten testing. No more #kittens or #cats will be harmed by this federal agency! https://t.co/zb8rOQEyOb
— Rep. Brendan Boyle (@CongBoyle) April 3, 2019
My colleagues and I signed onto the #KITTENAct to help put a stop to the cruel and unnecessary experiments on #cats at @USDA labs. Today the #USDA announced that it would cease these experiments. #EndAnimalCrueltyhttps://t.co/bbOUMGdHrl
— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) April 2, 2019
I’m so proud to have worked with my colleagues to put an end to the @USDA‘s wasteful, cruel and unnecessary taxpayer-funded kitten testing. No more #kittens or #cats will be harmed by the USDA! https://t.co/5peMGu5qyP
— Rep Peter DeFazio (@RepPeterDeFazio) April 3, 2019
Victory for taxpayers — and kittens! Proud to have worked with my colleagues to put an end to the @USDA‘s wasteful, cruel and unnecessary taxpayer-funded kitten testing. No more #kittens or #cats will be harmed by the USDA! https://t.co/wjOBycPseP
— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) April 3, 2019
After our urging, the USDA just announced the end of testing on kittens. They listened to the people and responded appropriately to our concerns. This is how our institutions, our government, and our democracy should and must work. pic.twitter.com/0nc1e0iU7i
— Rep. Jimmy Panetta (@RepJimmyPanetta) April 3, 2019
Last year I cosponsored the KITTEN Act to end USDA medical testing on cats and kittens. I’m happy to report that the testing is now stopping and the remaining 14 healthy cats are being put up for adoption. https://t.co/IpIpJrMgYe
— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) April 3, 2019
I am thankful the @USDA decided to end its cruel and horrific tests on kittens. Now let’s pass the #KITTENAct to make sure the USDA never conducts these horrible tests in the future. https://t.co/l6TeEwuNI5
— Eliot Engel (@RepEliotEngel) April 2, 2019
Victory for kittens & taxpayers! I’m so proud to have worked with my colleagues to put an end to the @USDA‘s wasteful, cruel and unnecessary taxpayer-funded kitten testing. No more #kittens or #cats will be harmed by the USDA! https://t.co/DQ85nExqaR
— Rep. Tony Cárdenas (@RepCardenas) April 2, 2019
I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues to put an end to the @USDA‘s wasteful and cruel taxpayer-funded kitten testing. This is a major victory for kittens, cats, and taxpayers. https://t.co/GW3up2NxsV
— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) April 2, 2019
Victory for kittens & taxpayers! I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues to put an end to the @USDA‘s wasteful, cruel and unnecessary taxpayer-funded kitten testing. No more #kittens or #cats will be harmed by the USDA! #Petshttps://t.co/QyMwWizIip
— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) April 5, 2019