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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. -
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. -
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. -
Goldie’s Act (Federal)
Named for a golden retriever, Goldie’s Act would amend the AWA to require the USDA enforce strengthened regulations set forth in the proposed bill. -
Facilitating the Adoption of Dogs and Cats Retired from Laboratories (Massachusetts)
Requires dogs and cats at research institutions or product testing facilities be offered for adoption through a non-profit animal shelter or rescue or through private placement once the research ends, if a necropsy is not mandated
