Expressing support for the designation of the first full week of November as "National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1649 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1649

Expressing support for the designation of the first full week of November as ``National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 5, 2026

Mr. Morelle submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of the first full week of November as ``National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week''.

Whereas ``National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week'' is observed annually during the first full week of November to recognize the important contributions of animal shelters and the people who support them; Whereas animal shelters serve as critical community resources, providing refuge, humane care, and protection for lost, abandoned, neglected, and surrendered animals; Whereas dedicated shelter employees, veterinary professionals, behavioral specialists, and animal care and control personnel work to protect the health, safety, and well-being of animals in need; Whereas volunteers, foster families, animal rescue organizations, and community members generously contribute their time and resources to support animal shelters and the animals in their care; Whereas many animal shelters offer community programs, including veterinary services, vaccinations, spay-and-neuter, pet food assistance, and educational initiatives that promote responsible pet ownership; Whereas these programs help families keep their pets during periods of hardship and preserve the human-animal bond; Whereas animal shelters reunite lost pets with their families and provide animals with a second chance at life through adoption and foster care programs; Whereas community adoption events bring together animal shelters, volunteers, local organizations, and prospective adopters to raise awareness of pets in need and match companion animals with new families; and Whereas animal shelters and their community partners play important roles in protecting animals affected by cruelty, neglect, natural disasters, and other emergencies: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of ``National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week''; (2) recognizes and commends animal shelter employees, volunteers, foster caregivers, rescue organizations, and community partners for their dedication to the health and well- being of pets; (3) recognizes the important role of animal shelters in strengthening communities, supporting the human-animal bond, and helping animals find safe and permanent homes; (4) encourages individuals and communities to support their local animal shelters through adoption, fostering, volunteering, participation in adoption events, and charitable contributions; and (5) encourages continued public awareness of and support for animal shelters and the essential services they provide to animals, families, and communities across the United States. <all>