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Oppose: Bill Would Undermine State’s Retail Pet Sales Ban (Illinois)
Would jeopardize an important humane reform and once again enable pet stores to sell commercially bred puppies and kittens. -
Florida Bills Would Strengthen Penalties for Animal Sexual Abuse, Other Animal-Related Crimes
Legislation would increase penalties for the sexual abuse of animals and address additional animal-related offenses. -
Circumventing California Puppy Mill Ban
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a class-action lawsuit against a network of individuals and businesses who conspired with California pet stores to sell puppy mill dogs mislabeled as “rescues.” -
Funds to Care for Animal Cruelty Victims (New Jersey)
Currently, New Jersey animal care agencies bear the cost of caring for animal cruelty victims, an expense that can be financially overwhelming. The Cost of Care bill would address this problem. -
Oppose: Pet Protection Act (Florida)
Would preempt new local retail sales bans for cats and dogs and would also prohibit municipalities from enacting any further safeguards against puppy and kitten mills. (SB 994/HB 849) -
RICO Lawsuit Filed Against Puppy Mill Broker JAKS Puppies and Its Ring of Associates
Class-action lawsuit alleges thousands in California purchased dogs under the false belief they were rescue animalsDecember 16, 2021 Press Release -
The Pro Bono Team That Helped Advance Animals’ Legal Status — and Secure Vulnerable Witnesses’ Access to Courtroom ‘Comfort Dogs’
Philadelphia-based law firm Stradley Ronon helped achieve an important victory for animals and vulnerable court witnesses alike.December 6, 2021 Pro Bono Spotlight -
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.
