Libre is all smiles after Act 10, the comprehensive overhaul of Pa.'s animal-protection laws, was signed into law.

Dog Day Afternoon... Specifically Libre's Day!

Act 10 -- signed, sealed and delivered.

Libre helped sustain momentum for the legislation and was the star of the signing ceremony.

Libre looks on as Act 10 is signed into law.

Rep. Bizzarro said he was pleased that provisions he introduced more than two years ago calling for forfeiture of abused, neglected or deprived animals after conviction were incorporated into the legislation.

Rep. Bizzarro's efforts for stronger animal-protection laws began more than two years ago.

Rep. Bizzarro told the sun-splashed throng that Act 10 is "literally a new lease on life for the animals that depend on us for care, comfort and compassion."

Gov. Tom Wolf and Rep. Bizzarro after Act 10 was signed into law.

Rep. Bizzarro celebrates the signing of Act 10 with colleagues and a four-legged friend.

Rep. Bizzarro takes Libre, the Boston terrier pup left for dead last summer but nursed back to health, for a stroll during enactment ceremonies for Act 10, the sweeping overhaul of the state's animal-protection laws.