Animal-Friendly Legislation Stories

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Proactive animal legislation

Best Friends staff work to ensure laws are passed that are proactive and positive ...
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A big Best Friends win for the animals in Utah — the battle rages in Missouri

Breed specific legislation is not effective. The focus should be on irresponsible...
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Good Samaritan bills in Maryland

Legislation initiated by Best Friends in Maryland seeks to protect feral stray cat...
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Landmark court injunction big victory for puppies and Best Friends volunteers

California Superior Court of L.A. County issues injunction against Barkworks, accu...
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Pet dealer law passed in New York

New York Governor Mark Cuomo signs pet dealer bill into law, allowing municipaliti...
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Overriding Utah breed-discriminatory legislation

Best Friends Animal Society supports House Bill 97 to override existing breed-disc...
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Is Chicago next to ban the sale of puppy mill pets?

Chicago may be next to put an end to the sale of dogs and cats from puppy mills....
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Your voice needed as legislatures consider bans on breed discrimination

Many state's legislatures are in session right now. Some of them are consider...
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Breed discrimination and the freedom of choice

A blanket policy that bans or restricts pitbulls or any breed of dog makes zero se...
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A matter of fairness and justice

New ordinance proposed in Orange County, California, would mandate dogs seized fro...
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2013: A benchmark year for Best Friends and the animals

The past 12 months have been a time of lifesaving progress for Best Friends and th...
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Stopping breed-discriminatory legislation in Watertown, Wisconsin

Animal lovers help stop dog breed-discriminatory legislation in Watertown, Wiscons...
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Resolution to Los Angeles TNR injunction in the works

The city of LA is considering a resolution to the TNR injunction. Your voice is ne...
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FDA proposes expanded role in pet food oversight

Food and Drug Administration considers regulating the manufacture of pet food....
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USDA tightens regulations for Internet sales by breeders

It's a huge win for the animals as the USDA tightens regulations for pet bree...
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