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Big Cat Public Safety Act Passes the U.S. Senate in Victory for Animals
The bill helps end the rampant abuse of tigers and other big cats in captivity by banning private possessionDecember 6, 2022 Press Release -
Animals in Entertainment
Travel, confinement, and being forced to perform tricks deprive wild animals of anything that might satisfy their complex physical, behavioral, and emotional needs. Their lives constitute abuse as entertainment. -
American Bar Association Protects Animals and Public Safety
The ABA puts its full endorsement behind the policy position that ownership of dangerous wild animals should be banned throughout the U.S.March 9, 2015 News -
A Minor Setback to Oregon’s “Every Animal Counts” Rule
When animals are neglected or abused, even in large groups, each animal suffers individually.April 6, 2015 News -
Hawaii Poised to Become the First State to Ban Wild Animal Entertainment Acts
Could Hawaii the first state in the U.S. to effectively ban wild animal entertainment acts?May 12, 2015 News -
Update from the Legislative Affairs Program
It has been a busy year for our Legislative Affairs Department!October 7, 2015 News -
California says Bye-Bye to Bullhooks
Just this week, California became the second with Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bullhook ban into law.August 30, 2016 News -
Wins for Animal Protection in the 2016 Election
While much of the nation’s focus has been riveted on the outcome of the recent election, voters in a handful of states also decided important ballot measures related to animal protection last week.November 15, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Quebec Court of Appeal Overturns Suspension of Montreal Pit Bull Ban
On Dec. 1, 2016, the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling that had temporarily suspended new provisions of Montreal’s animal control by-law banning “pit bull-type dogs.”December 19, 2016 Animal Law Update
