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Big Cat Public Safety Act Signed Into Law
The law will help end the rampant abuse of tigers and other big cats in captivity by banning private possessionDecember 20, 2022 Press Release -
States’ Animal Protection Laws Ranked by Animal Legal Defense Fund: Maine is #1, New Mexico #50
The 17th annual U.S. Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report (2022) ranks the animal protection laws of all 50 states.February 1, 2023 Press Release -
Cat Declawing Ban (Virginia)
Virginia lawmakers are considering prohibiting cat declawing, the surgical amputation of all or part of the last bone in a cat’s toes. It can have lifelong medical implications and stops a cat from exhibiting natural behaviors. -
Massachusetts: Ask Your Legislators to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws
The Humane Protection of Animals Act (S.1142/H.1718) is a critical omnibus anti-cruelty bill that will strengthen and clarify Massachusetts’ animal cruelty laws. -
Humane Protection of Animals Act (Massachusetts)
The Humane Protection of Animals Act (S.1142/H.1718) contains a collection of provisions that strengthen and clarify Massachusetts’ animal cruelty laws. -
Prohibiting harmful practices and devices at rodeos (Los Angeles, CA)
Proposed Los Angeles ordinance would prohibit the use of harmful practices, techniques, and devices at rodeos or rodeo-related events -
Pet Animal Ownership In Housing (Colorado)
The Colorado Pet Animal Ownership in Housing bill, H.B. 1068, contains several provisions to increase protections for both companion animals and their families. -
An Act Prohibiting the Removal of Claws from Cats (New Hampshire)
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a ban on declawing, a surgical procedure in which all or part of the last bone in a cat’s toes is amputated. Declawing can have lifelong medical implications and adversely affect behavior. -
An Act Relating to the Sale of Dogs and Cats by Pet Stores (Texas)
A proposed bill in Texas would prohibit pet stores across the state from selling dogs and cats. Instead, stores would be encouraged to partner with animal shelters and rescue organizations to offer animals for adoption. -
Federal Lawmakers Reintroduced Goldie’s Act to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills
Goldie’s Act would ensure the USDA does its job to protect dogs in federally licensed puppy millsMarch 24, 2023 Press Release