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Protecting Puppies and Kittens (Massachusetts)
Known as the “Puppies and Kittens Bill,” this proposed legislation would establish or update several critical protections for puppies, kittens, and their guardians. -
Retail Pet Sale Ban (Florida)
This bill would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats. Instead, stores would be able to partner with animal shelters and rescue organizations to offer animals for adoption. -
Collaborative Response Project
The Collaborative Response Project supports a multidisciplinary response to animal crime through a partnership between local law enforcement agencies and a community veterinarian. -
Critical Caselaw: What’s an Animal’s Life Worth?
Join Animal Legal Defense Fund Staff Attorney Ariel Flint for a discussion about damages and valuation in tort cases involving companion animals.October 6, 2021 Webinar -
Challenging the Government’s Censorship of Animal Advocates’ Speech on Social Media
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit on behalf of animal advocates who’ve been prevented from posting critical comments regarding animal experimentation on the Health and Human Services (HHS) otherwise public social media pages. The HHS is primarily charged with funding and promoting research on animals. -
New Jersey: Ask Your Legislators to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims!
Tell legislators that you support a bill that would create a Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP) in New Jersey.September 20, 2021 Action Alert -
New Arizona Law Distinguishes Companion Animals From Other Tenant Property
“Matthew’s Law” allows landlords to enter a rental unit to retrieve companion animals in the event a tenant dies or becomes incapacitated. It also requires landlords to request an emergency contact for tenants who live with companion animals. -
Funding Critical Animal Health Services In Massachusetts FY2021 State Budget
Governor signs state budget allocating $50k to provide critical animal health services to animals in need. -
Cross-Reporting Suspected Abuse (Florida)
SB 96, sponsored by Senator Lauren Book (D-32), would require child protective investigators and animal control officers to report suspected animal and child abuse. Additionally, the bill strengthens penalties for the sexual abuse of animals. -
Cross-Reporting Suspected Abuse (New Jersey)
Communication between government agencies is critical to helping ensure multiple forms of abuse — including animal abuse — are exposed and addressed. A.4880/S.3168 would mandate veterinary and inter-agency reporting of suspected animal abuse.
