Rep. K.C. Tomlinson announced on May 17 that a press conference regarding House Resolution 402, which recognizes May 20 as ‘Rescue Dog Day’ in Pennsylvania, has been rescheduled.
The event aims to highlight the importance of rescue dogs and promote awareness about their adoption and welfare across the state.
Tomlinson will be joined by Kristen Tullo, Pennsylvania state director for the Humane Society of the United States; Cathy Malkemes, CEO of Women’s Animal Center; Aspasia Yeager, operations director at the Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area; and Denise Klonis, co-founder of PA PitStop. The press conference is set to take place on Tuesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. on the front steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg.
According to Tomlinson’s office, barring any technical difficulties, the hearing will be streamed online at RepTomlinson.com and also available via her Facebook page at facebook.com/RepTomlinson.
House Resolution 402 seeks to officially recognize May 20 as ‘Rescue Dog Day’ in Pennsylvania. The event brings together animal welfare advocates and lawmakers to raise public awareness about rescue animals and encourage support for shelters throughout the state.
