IDALS Launches Animal Welfare Handbook for Local Officials

Secretary Naig Announces Animal Welfare Handbook to Support Law Enforcement Partners in Responding to Animal Neglect Cases

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 19, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has developed a tool that law enforcement agencies and county attorneys can reference to plan and…

IDALS launches animal welfare handbook for local officials

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released a handbook to help law enforcement and local officials better respond to animal welfare complaints. IDALS will host an informative webinar on the handbook Wednesday, May 28, to give an…

People with dogs must comply with the law for responsible pet holding. Photo: Pexels - Loïc DAYANT. After the Congress of the Republic passed the Kiara Law to establish clear guidelines in the operation of animal care establishments, the different entities in the country that are engaged in the welfare of pets must begin to avail themselves of a set of specific parameters to guarantee the safety of animals. Thus, things, nurseries, canine hotels…