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New California Laws Aim to Save More Companion Animals in Shelters
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills intended to reduce the killing of adoptable companion animals in the state.October 23, 2020 Animal Law Update -
New Jersey: Urge Your Legislators to Support the Cosmetic Testing Sales Ban
New Jersey previously enacted a law to limit product-testing on animals where alternative non-animal tests are available. The state now has an opportunity to remain at the forefront by passing the New Jersey Humane Cosmetics Act, A.795/S.1726, to ban the sale of cosmetics that were developed using animal tests on or after January 1, 2020.October 6, 2020 Action Alert -
Psychology and Sentencing: Mental Health Evaluations for Animal Cruelty Offenders
Like other violent crimes, animal cruelty offenses are often tied to underlying mental health issues. In order to rehabilitate offenders and protect future victims, those underlying issues must be addressed. Unfortunately, this crucial sentencing component is often overlooked by legislators and courts. -
Retail Pet Sale Ban (New York)
Prohibits the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in retail stores -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of Turtle and Rabbit Shot with Crossbow
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the shooting of a turtle and rabbit with a crossbow on the week of June 1, 2020.June 16, 2020 Press Release -
Rhode Island: Help end cruel cosmetics testing on animals
Please urge your state legislators to support legislation that would prevent the sale of cosmetics in Rhode Island that have been developed or manufactured using animal testing.March 16, 2020 Action Alert -
Rhode Island: Help ban the sale of new fur products
Ask your state legislators to support a bill to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products.March 10, 2020 Action Alert -
Massachusetts: Close the Puppy Mill to Pet Shop Pipeline
Ask your legislators to shut down the puppy mill to pet shop pipeline by prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in stores.November 5, 2019 Action Alert -
New York City: Make NYC Fur-Free!
New York City is on the verge of historic change – it could be the next city to ban the sale of fur! The Animal Legal Defense Fund is a proud member of Fur-Free NYC, the coalition working to end the sale of fur in the city. But we need your help! -
Banning the Sale of Fur in New York City
Would prohibit the sale of fur apparel, except used fur and fur worn as part of religious custom, in New York City.
