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Ohio Residents: Strengthen Penalties for Cruelty Against Animal Companions

Urge Ohio lawmakers to support SB 64 and strengthen penalties for cruelty against animal companions.

animal abuse laws, animal companions, animal cruelty penalties, animal protection legislation, cruelty against animals, Ohio animal cruelty, Ohio animal protection, SB 64

New Jersey Residents: Support a Ban on Cat Declawing

Urge New Jersey lawmakers to support S.1764/A.4156 and protect cats from unnecessary declawing procedures.

A.4156, animal companions, animal protection, declawing, declawing cats, legislation, New Jersey, S.1764

Victory! California Expands Spay/Neuter Access & Strengthens Protections for Cats & Dogs

California’s SNIP Act expands access to high-volume spay/neuter services, while other new laws strengthen protections for cats and dogs.

animal companions, animal cruelty, animal protection, California, cats, dogs, Governor Gavin Newsom, legislation, shelter overcrowding, spay and neuter

Ohio Residents: Stop Financing the Sale of Dogs & Cats

Ohio HB 620 would prohibit installment sales and loans used to purchase dogs and cats. Urge your state representative to support the bill.

animal companions, cats, dogs, legislation, Ohio

MEDIA RELEASE: Newsom Signs SNIP Act, Opening California to Mobile, High-Volume Spay/Neuter Clinics

Veterinary teams will be able to spay and neuter cats and dogs in temporary clinics across California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the SNIP Act, which In Defense…

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Ohio Residents: Support Felony Penalties for Sexually Abusing Animals

Bestiality is a vile and violent crime, but lawmakers in Ohio are taking legislative action to increase penalties for perpetrators with SB 393.

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From the Galápagos to Mongolia: Expanding Humane Spay/Neuter Solutions

Animal Balance’s humane spay/neuter work in the Galápagos is inspiring Lucky Paws to bring compassionate solutions to Mongolia.

animal companions, animal protection, Farmed Animals, international, Mongolia, spay and neuter, Wild Animals

California Residents: Tell Gov. Newsom to Sign the SNIP Act!

Lawmakers have passed the SNIP Act, critical legislation that would address the pet overpopulation crisis in California by expanding spay/neuter services; now it…

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New Jersey Residents: Support Bills to Create an Animal Abuser Registry

Lawmakers in New Jersey have introduced legislation (A3699/S599), which would create a registry of animal abusers and stop them from buying, adopting, or breeding…

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Ohio Residents: Help Crack Down on Puppy Mills!

Ohio lawmakers are considering SB 232, which would close loopholes in current law and establish more comprehensive care standards at high-volume breeders.

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California Residents: 2nd Stage: Support the SNIP Act to Expand Spay/Neuter Programs!

California’s shelters are in crisis mode, and thousands upon thousands of animals are suffering and dying as a result. The SNIP Act could address the overpopulation…

animal companions, California, SNIP Act

Victory! Florida Passes Bills to Protect Animals & Kids From Cruelty & Regulate Pet Sales

In good news for animals, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills to crack down on cruelty and puppy mills and improve consumer protection in Florida.

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Michigan Residents: Support a Ban on Declawing Cats!

Michigan could be the next state to pass legislation banning the cruel practice of declawing cats.

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WATCH: Standing With the Rescuers Fighting Türkiye’s Animal Massacre

Türkiye’s community dogs are being seized, tortured, and killed while courageous rescuers risk everything to save them. See how your support is helping.

companion animals, dogs, Türkiye

Ohio Residents: Support a Ban on Declawing Cats!

Ohio could be the next state to pass legislation banning the cruel practice of declawing cats.

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California Residents: Pass the Proposed Animal Abuse Registry

Urge California senators to pass AB 2344 and create an animal abuse registry to protect animal companions from known abusers.

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Pennsylvania Residents: Support a Ban on Declawing Cats

Pennsylvania could soon take a big step to protect cats from being declawed with legislation (SB 846/HB 1716) that would make it illegal statewide.

cats, companion animal, declawing, Pennsylvania

New York Residents: Support Tucker’s Law to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty

Horrifying cases of animal cruelty in New York continue to highlight the need for tougher penalties for abusers that address the seriousness of these crimes, and…

companion animal, New York, Tucker’s Law

WATCH: DOG$PIRACY Screenings Spotlight the Cruelty of Puppy Mills

DOG$PIRACY screenings in CA and LA expose puppy mill cruelty, featuring advocates and urging adoption over shopping for dogs.

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Florida Residents: Urge the Governor to Sign the Bill to Protect Animals & Children From Cruelty

Florida lawmakers unanimously passed new legislation to protect animals and children from abuse. Urge Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign HB 559 into law!

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Victory! Iowa Governor Signs Felony Animal Cruelty Bill

Iowa has signed a new law making severe animal torture a felony on the first offense.

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California Residents: Support AB 1733 to Help Expand Spay/Neuter Access

Urge California lawmakers to support AB 1733 to help expand lifesaving spay and neuter access for shelters and rescue groups.

animal companions, animal protection, animal rights, California, cats, dogs, legislation, spay and neuter

Iowa Residents: Make Animal Cruelty a Felony

Lawmakers in Iowa have unanimously passed legislation that would make a first offense of animal cruelty crime a felony and increase penalties for repeat offenders;…

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California Residents: Pass the Proposed Animal Abuse Registry

Urge California lawmakers to support AB 2344 and create an animal abuse registry to protect animal companions from known abusers.

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