Oregon
Updates about legal issues facing animals in the state
The Animal Legal Defense Fund works at the federal, state and local levels to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals.
Animal Protection Laws Ranking
Each year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund publishes its U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report. Each state is ranked based on 20 different categories of animal protection.
Oregon
Overall Rank: #3 (Top Tier)
- +Animal cruelty is an abatable nuisance
- +Sexual assault statute is adequately defined, addresses related crimes, and the sexual assault of an animal is a sex offense
- +Increased penalties for cases involving multiple animals
- -No felony provision for abandonment
- -Social services professionals are not required to report suspected animal cruelty
Animal Protection Laws of Oregon
The Animal Protection Laws of Oregon compendium contains the general animal protection and related statutes for Oregon with an effective date on or before September 1, 2022.
Legislative Session
Active Legislation
Banning the Sale of Foie Gras (Portland, OR)
Proposed ordinance would ban the sale of foie gras
Would prohibit the sale or provision of certain products made by force-feeding ducks and geese.
Banning Coyote Killing Contests (Oregon)
Prohibits persons from conducting or participating in events that have the goal of taking coyotes for cash or prizes
Killing contests refer to events or tournaments where participants compete to kill as many animals as possible during a specified time period. Cash and prizes are awarded to those who kill the most animals or the largest or smallest animal.
Factory Farm Moratorium (Oregon)
Coalition working to create a moratorium on the construction of new factory farms, and the expansion of existing ones, in Oregon.
Active Cases
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Take Action
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Oregon: Help Ban Coyote Killing Contests
A proposed petition now being considered would prohibit persons from conducting or participating in events that have the goal of killing coyotes for cash or prizes.
Portland: Help Ban Foie Gras Sales
Proposed ordinance would prohibit the sale or provision of certain products made by force-feeding ducks and geese.
Oregon: Urge Gov. Brown to Say No to Proposed New Mega Dairy
Mega dairies in Oregon harm animals by the thousands while polluting our environment. Add your name to urge Gov. Brown to stop a new 30,000-cow mega dairy from coming to the state!
Stop Ag-Gag Laws
Undercover investigations and whistleblowers have exposed some of the worst aspects of factory farming, but Ag-Gag laws punish people who speak out about cruelty in animal agriculture. Voice your opposition.
No More Puppy Mills
Puppy mill operators maximize their profits by producing large numbers of puppies as quickly as possible. As a result, unsanitary conditions, disease, and neglect are rampant. Sign our pledge to boycott puppy mills. Together we can end cruel puppy mills.
Using Local Legislation to Protect Animals
Want to take the next step in your animal advocacy? Learn the skills you need to pass laws protecting animals at the local level! Local laws are critical – not only do they help individual animals in your community but prime state legislation.
Using Local Legislation to Protect Animals: Prohibiting Circuses and Traveling Shows that Exploit Animals
Learn how wild animals are exploited in circuses and traveling shows, and how you can help!
Using Local Legislation to Protect Animals: Fur Bans
Learn how to fight back against the cruel fur industry by passing a fur ban in your community! Led by Animal Legal Defense Fund Campaigns Manager Elizabeth Holtz, this webinar will walk you through the mechanics of fur production, the policy issues, including animal cruelty, environmental impacts, and public health, and more.
Recent Victories
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Animal Legal Defense Fund 2022 State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report
See the best and worst states for animal protection laws