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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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) -
Puppy Mill Pipeline Act (New York)
Prohibits the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in retail stores. -
Preventing Convicted Wildlife Poachers from Hunting in Massachusetts (Massachusetts)
Modernizes penalties for illegal hunting and enters Massachusetts in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact -
Judiciary ‘Minibus’ Animal Protection Bill (Massachusetts)
Proposed omnibus bill includes provisions to prevent animal suffering in four ways. -
Facilitating the Adoption of Dogs and Cats Retired from Laboratories (Massachusetts)
Requires the adoption of dogs and cats 'retired' from laboratories at research institutions or product testing facilities under certain circumstances
