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Washington: Ask Your Legislators to Support Critical Animal Protection Bills
Critical animal protection bills have been making their way through the 2026 Washington state legislative session and are up for a floor vote. It is important that we let our legislators know we want all of them to pass!February 12, 2026 Action Alert -
Defend the Big Cat Public Safety Act
Urge your federal representative to oppose H.R. 7159, which aims to undo protections established by the Big Cat Public Safety Act, including by creating exemptions allowing direct contact with big cats, such as cruel cub petting. -
Lawsuit to Proceed Against USDA for Issuing Animal Welfare Act License to Yellowstone Bear World
The complaint argues the wildlife park has violated the Animal Welfare Act on numerous occasions, including separating cubs prematurely from their mothersSeptember 19, 2025 News -
Have you witnessed any of the following situations at a roadside zoo?
ADVERTISING MATERIAL The Animal Legal Defense Fund is looking for supporters who believe they witnessed any of the following situations: Big cat cubs (e.g., lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars) who were separated from their mothers (e.g.,…
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USDA: Revoke Convicted Wildlife Trafficker’s License!
Email the USDA and urge the agency to investigate and revoke the license for convicted wildlife trafficker Jason Clay, who is still operating a roadside zoo in Texas. -
Washington Governor Signs Animal Protection Bills into Law
The four laws will offer better protections for companion animals and keep wild animals from being exploited for entertainment in the stateMay 16, 2025 News -
Captive Primate Safety Act Reintroduced in the U.S. House to Protect Nonhuman Primates
Bill will prohibit the type of private possession of nonhuman primates portrayed in the HBO Max docuseries “Chimp Crazy”May 6, 2025 Press Release -
Mexico Adds Animal Protection to its Constitution
Mexico has become the tenth country to include animal protection in its constitution. The new provisions regarding animal protection and care were signed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in December 2024 and became effective immediately.April 16, 2025 Animal Law Update -
California: Pass a Wild Animal Public Contact Ban
Urge your lawmakers to support the Public Contact Safety Act (A.B.892). -
Bill Prohibiting Encounters with Wild Animals Introduced in California
Public contact with wild animals risks injury and the spread of diseaseFebruary 20, 2025 News
