Animal-Friendly Legislation Stories

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The continuing upside of the Michael Vick dogfighting bust

Vicktory dogs serve as models for lifesaving Delaware law that now ensures dogs se...
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Pet sale bans in Florida

Best Friends helps Commissioner Michele Lazarow get pet sale ban ordinances passed...
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Teamwork overturns breed discrimination in Virginia

County ordinance prohibiting adoption of pitbulls from Loudoun County Animal Servi...
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South Dakota, that howling you hear is the sound of independence

It’s time to celebrate South Dakota Pit Bull Independence Day, as Senate Bill 75 b...
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Dog breed restriction in Fulton County, Ohio, put one family at risk

Dog breed restriction in Fulton County, Ohio, puts family at risk of losing their ...
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Puppy mill survivor Yorkie inspires action

One Yorkie, a puppy mill survivor dog, inspires the volunteer who adopted her to h...
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Pit bull terrier initiatives progress

We are making progress to educate the public about the plight of pit bulls and cha...
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Puppy mill initiatives progress

We have made progress in drive to shut down puppy mills, though movement is still ...
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How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serv...
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New law in Maryland regarding pit bull terriers

Best Friends helps pass a new law in Maryland that reverses a bad ruling affecting...
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California shelter bill pulled amid controversy

Amid controversy, California AB 2343, which would have updated te Hayden Act, was ...
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Update on California shelter bill

Best Friends has concerns over California AB 2343, the proposed law to update the ...
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BREAKING: Utah governor signs Best Friends BDL preemption bill

Utah governor signs HB 97, prohibiting any local government in the state from enac...
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Chicago bans the sale of dogs and cats

Chicago, Illinois, bans the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, a...
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Opponents of community cat programs: A desperate struggle for relevance

TNR opponents are more interested in preserving status quo than implementing lifes...
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