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Massachusetts: Take Action for Companion Animals in Pet Custody Cases Today!
Urge your Massachusetts lawmakers to support the “Pet Custody Bill” — An Act Standardizing Consideration of Pets in Divorce and Separation, S.1206/H.1817 — which provides a framework for judges to use in determining the best interests of a companion animal when a couple is splitting up. -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Grant Helps Puppy Recover from Severe Leg Injury
The funds went toward an orthopedic surgery that prevented the puppy’s leg from needing to be amputated after being assaultedMarch 18, 2025 Press Release -
$5,000 Reward Offered for Information After Dog Found Trapped in Leghold Trap
Animal Legal Defense Fund offers reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for setting unmarked leghold trap that resulted in dog losing her leg.February 25, 2025 Press Release -
Downers Grove, Illinois Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Cat Declawing
Declawing is a cruel surgical procedure to remove the last bone in a cat's toesFebruary 21, 2025 News -
West Virginia is the Only Remaining State That Doesn’t Ban Bestiality
The state is ranked 20th in the 2024 U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Ranking ReportJanuary 30, 2025 Press Release -
Court Allows RICO Lawsuit Filed Against Puppy Mill Broker JAKS Puppies and Associates to Proceed
Class-action lawsuit alleges thousands in California purchased dogs falsely labeled “rescues.”January 29, 2025 Press Release -
Colorado Ranked Fifth-Best State for Animal Protection Laws
Colorado earned its fifth-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.January 28, 2025 Press Release -
Illinois Ranked Fourth-Best State for Animal Protection Laws
Illinois earned its fourth-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.January 28, 2025 Press Release -
Maine Ranked Third-Best State for Animal Protection Laws
Maine earned its third-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.January 28, 2025 Press Release -
Massachusetts Ranked Second-Best State for Animal Protection Laws
Massachusetts earned its second-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.January 28, 2025 Press Release
