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Animal Care and Control Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021 (Washington, D.C.)
Bill would implement a retail pet sale ban in Washington, D.C.; prohibit cat declawing in the District; criminalize the sexual abuse of animals; ban the possession of dogfighting implements; and make additional improvements for animals. -
Prohibit Cat Declawing (California)
California could become the next state to ban declawing, a surgical procedure in which all or part of the last bone in a cat’s toes is amputated. It can have lifelong medical implications and prevents cats from performing natural behaviors. -
An Act Concerning the Feeding of Black Bear (New Jersey)
This important “Bear Smart” bill aims to protect black bears in New Jersey by preventing unintentional feeding, a root cause of human-bear interactions. -
California: Help Ban Cat Declawing Statewide!
Contact your state senator to support California's cat declawing ban, AB 2606. California could become the next state to the painful surgical procedure in which all or part of the last bone in a cat’s toes are amputated. -
Provide Funding for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs’ Veterinary Care (Florida)
The Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs Program Act would create a program to provide funding for the veterinary care of dogs formerly used in law enforcement. (H.B. 25/S.B. 226) -
The Izzy the Cat Act (Delaware)
When a companion animal is harmed by another person's actions, Delaware law currently limits monetary damages to the animal’s “fair market value.” A new bill would instead allow the animal’s guardian to recoup the cost of veterinary care. -
Massachusetts: Final push before the end of session!
The end of the Massachusetts legislative session is approaching quickly. With five major animal protection bills still pending passage in the Senate, your senator needs to hear from you today! -
Prohibiting Landlords from Requiring Cat Declawing (Delaware)
As the law stands now in Delaware, landlords may require a tenant to declaw a cat as a condition for entering into or renewing a rental agreement. If House Bill 386 is enacted, it would prohibit landlords from imposing this requirement. -
Banning Cat Declawing (Delaware)
Delaware lawmakers are considering banning cat declawing, a surgical procedure in which all or part of the last bone in a cat’s toes is amputated. It can have lifelong medical implications and stops a cat from exhibiting natural behaviors.
