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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 -
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. -
Promote Alternatives to Cosmetics and Product Testing on Animals (Massachusetts)
Bill would require manufacturers and their contract testing facilities to use methods that replace animal testing of products and ingredients for cosmetics, household cleaners, and industrial chemicals. -
Animal Possession Ban (Massachusetts)
Bars people convicted of animal cruelty from possessing, adopting, or fostering animals for at least five years after their release from custody -
Protecting Animals Used in Circuses (Massachusetts)
Prohibits the use of certain wild animals in circuses and traveling shows in Massachusetts. -
Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale of Guinea Pigs in Pet Shops (Boston, Massachusetts)
Would expand the city’s existing ban on the pet store sale of commercially bred dogs, cats, and rabbits to additionally include guinea pigs -
Ensure That Dogs and Their Families Can Stay Together (Massachusetts)
Expands access to housing by prohibiting certain discriminatory policies for tenants, residents, homeowners, and renters based on their dog’s breed and by helping ensure families can be housed together with companion animals during a state of emergency -
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. -
Tig’s Tale: A Puppy Mill Mom
This 12-minute documentary film exposes the conditions inside puppy mills, but also the long-term psychological impact these facilities have on mother and father dogs who are lucky enough to get a chance at a happy life. -
Ryder’s Law
Proposed New York City legislation will phase out and ban horse-drawn carriages in the city and replace them with horseless, electric carriages.
