Animal Welfare

Protect animals. Oppose IP28 overreach.

As a veterinarian with animal welfare experience, Dr. Kahl supports strong cruelty laws and responsible animal care. She opposes IP28 because it goes beyond animal welfare and could threaten fishing, hunting, farming, ranching, wildlife management, pest control, and research.

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What Dr. Kahl Wants To Do

Defend real animal welfare without harming Oregon's way of life.

Dr. Kahl believes Oregon can protect animals from cruelty while also protecting farmers, ranchers, hunters, anglers, researchers, and working families from extreme policy overreach.

Support strong, enforceable animal cruelty laws that target real abuse and neglect.
Oppose IP28 because it goes beyond welfare and threatens lawful farming, fishing, hunting, ranching, and research.
Protect responsible animal care, working lands, wildlife management, and Oregon families who depend on these traditions.

Real Welfare

Animal welfare should mean stopping cruelty, neglect, and abuse with clear laws that can be fairly enforced.

Oppose IP28

Dr. Kahl opposes IP28 because it goes beyond companion animals and creates risks for lawful Oregon livelihoods.

Practical Balance

Oregon can protect animals while respecting farmers, ranchers, hunters, anglers, veterinarians, and local communities.

What this means for Oregon's 1st Congressional District

Animal welfare policy should protect animals without punishing responsible people in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Forest Grove, Astoria, and Tillamook. In Washington County, Clatsop County, Tillamook County, and Columbia County, families depend on farming, fishing, veterinary care, hunting, and small business ownership.

Dr. Kahl connects federal policy to local life by defending humane care, clear cruelty laws, and practical rules that do not harm Oregon agriculture, the Oregon fishing industry, or rural traditions.

Serving Oregon's 1st Congressional District

Oregon's 1st Congressional District includes Clatsop County, Columbia County, Tillamook County, most of Washington County, and part of Multnomah County, including Portland's west side.

These priorities affect Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Forest Grove, Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside, Tillamook, St. Helens, Scappoose, Vernonia, Rainier, Clatskanie, west Portland, and communities across northwest Oregon.