VIRGINIA
ANIMAL
PROTECTION GROUP
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Virginia Animal Protection Group –
Strategic Plan 2025–2026
Virginia Animal Protection Group –
Strategic Plan 2025–2026
Executive Summary
Executive Summary
The Virginia Animal Protection Group (VAPG) is committed to transforming animal welfare policy, enforcement, and community engagement across the Commonwealth.
Over the next 18 months, we will align 35+ legislative initiatives, strengthen strategic partnerships, and expand community programs that improve the lives of companion animals, farm animals, and wildlife.
Our approach blends policy advocacy, grassroots mobilization, AI-driven solutions, and statewide education—positioning Virginia as a national leader in humane lawmaking and innovative animal protection.
By year-end 2026, our measurable goals include:
Passing key legislative reforms (Companion Animal Shelter Standards Act, ACO Safety Standards, No Pet Gets Left Behind Law, targeted tax incentives).
Launching pilot programs for AI enforcement, judicial wellness, and youth engagement statewide.
Expanding Kids, Cats, and K9s to all major regions, fostering direct adoption impacts.
Building sustainable funding pathways for long-term program stability.
Advancing toward No-Kill Virginia as a shared state goal.
Quick Visual – Milestones
Quick Visual – Milestones
Date Milestone
Aug 13, 2025, Governor’s Office Meeting (Secretary of Agriculture, State Vet)
Sep–Oct 2025, Finalize all bill drafts & legislative handouts
Nov 2025, publish 8+ Substack editions & distribute advocacy toolkits
Jan–Mar 2026, General Assembly session advocacy push
Apr 2026, Begin program pilot rollouts
Jul 2026, Mid-year impact report release
2027+ Full statewide rollout & national recognition initiatives
Want to Help?
We need your reputation, advice, experience, and accomplishments related to helping animals and the people that care for them!
We are working to build a statewide coalition of legislators, lawyers, law enforcement, financial professionals, animal welfare professional, Veterinarian groups, shelter board members, elected and appointed municipal leaders, regional shelter/rescues, and folks who work for and/or supports animal care…the power of many!
We have a good start.
Phase 1 – Immediate (Aug–Dec 2025)
Phase 1 – Immediate (Aug–Dec 2025)
Primary Goal: Strengthen organizational infrastructure, finalize legislative materials, and secure partnerships ahead of the 2026 session.
Key Objectives:
Legislative Readiness
Finalize all 35 bill drafts, one-page handouts, and Appendix A legislative checklist.
Complete high-priority legislator guidebooks, focusing on House incumbents and challengers.
Partnerships
Secure collaboration with Virginia Farm Bureau, Virginia Animal Control Association, William & Mary Law School/NCSC.
Leverage Aug 13 Governor’s Office meeting for buy-in on Governor’s Animal Advisory Committee.
Communications
Launch Paws, Claws, and Laws Substack with 8–10 weeks of content ready.
Produce signature infographics (e.g., taxpayer funding of shelters, farm statistics).
Community Expansion
Extend Kids, Cats, and K9s to 2–3 new districts with wall-of-fame and mascot components.
Engage regions without Animal Advisory Groups.
Phase 2 – Pre-Session Build-Up (Jan–Mar 2026)
Phase 2 – Pre-Session Build-Up (Jan–Mar 2026)
Primary Goal: Achieve legislative passage and strong public visibility during the General Assembly session.
Key Objectives:
Active Advocacy
Drive floor and committee support for high-priority bills.
Provide legislators with daily updates and targeted data packets.
Media Presence
Host press events tied to legislative milestones.
Publicize Envigo case anniversary to spotlight reforms.
Grassroots Activation
Deploy district-specific advocacy kits for shelters, rescues, and farmers.
Coordinate constituent email and testimony campaigns.
Phase 3 – Post-Session Implementation (Apr–Sep 2026)
Phase 3 – Post-Session Implementation (Apr–Sep 2026)
Primary Goal: Launch funded programs, measure outcomes, and solidify momentum.
Key Objectives:
Program Rollout
Begin AI monitoring of pet sales, ACO safety equipment distribution, judicial wellness pilot programs.
Convene Governor’s Animal Advisory Committee inaugural meeting.
Impact Tracking
Release a mid-year impact report with adoption rates, economic benefits, and enforcement metrics.
Funding Strategy
Create a 3-year funding plan integrating grants, appropriations, and private support.
Phase 4 – Long-Term Vision (2027 and Beyond)
Phase 4 – Long-Term Vision (2027 and Beyond)
Primary Goal: Make Virginia the national leader in comprehensive animal welfare policy and innovation.
Key Objectives:
Ensure all Virginia shelters meet No-Kill standards.
Expand Kids, Cats, and K9s to every school district.
Deploy AI enforcement and tracking in every county.
Build the VAPG Training Institute for law, policy, and welfare best practices.
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