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Big News! The FOUND Act, Update — and Our "Extra" Special Event!

April 14, 2025
The hearing for AB 478 is officially scheduled the day after our event! A Press Conference for AB 478 will be included at our Viceroy Event!
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AB 793 Passes Committee with Unanimous Vote

April 8, 2025
Action Alert for Mountain Lions and Bears, Need Calls - Hearings Coming Up! To be voted on by the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee on April 29th!
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Bill to protect stalking victims and their pets advances through first committee

April 5, 2025
The bill will better protect victims of stalking by amending state penal code to conform to the federal stalking statute by including threats to a victim’s pet...
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FOUND Act: New law helps pets during disasters.

April 1, 2025
The proposed Assembly Bill 478 aims to establish a clear evacuation plan, create a centralized database for lost and found pets.
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Two SCIL bills pass first committee with unanimous votes!

April 1, 2025
SB 221 (Stalking Bill) and AB 631 (Shelter and Rescue data collection) pass first round of committees unanimously.
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AB 1382 Introduced - The Ethics Over Aesthetics Act

March 31, 2025
The bill will prohibit the sale of animals that have been genetically engineered for cosmetic purposes.
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Support Us At Our Upcoming Event In Santa Monica April 27

March 28, 2025
Please join us for a special event fundraiser to honor the heroes and helpers of the LA fire animal victims and their families.
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Call to Action - Need your calls for SB 221!

March 27, 2025
Current law does not protect human victims from the psychological terror of a stalker making credible threats against their beloved pet.
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Call Now To Oppose AB 1038 and SB 818

March 25, 2025
OPPOSE AB 1038 - Allows Hunting Bears with Dogs! OPPOSE SB 818 - Allows Hazing Mountain Lions with Dogs!
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AB 478, the Friends of Oreo Uniting During Disasters Act

March 18, 2025
Friends of Oreo Uniting During Disasters, a critical new bill to ensure that companion animals are protected during emergencies.
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Call To Action - Justice for Willow!

March 14, 2025
This past week, a man was captured on film throwing a cat, Willow, in a dumpster. The cat was injured and was later found out to be owned by the man's roommate.
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AB 347, the CLASS Act, Passes Education Committee!

March 13, 2025
This bill will support more inclusive, trauma-informed classrooms and prevent the needless and agonizing deaths of thousands of animals each year.
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SB 221 and AB 347 Hearing Dates Please Join Us On At The Capital!

March 7, 2025
SB 221, an effort to strengthen California's stalking laws to include threats made to one's pet and AB 347, The Class (Compassionate Advancements in Science Studies) Act, hearings set.
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Send Your Support Letter For All Of Our Sponsored Bills, Here's How.

March 6, 2025
Now is the time for you to engage and have your voices heard! We must start gathering your support letters ASAP!
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AB 1482, a bill to strengthen dog breeder laws and require shelters to post animals online

February 26, 2025
Assemblymember Bill Essayli (R-Corona) introduced AB 1482, a bill that will expand the definition of dog breeder and ensure that all dogs sold by breeders are microchipped and vaccinated.
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AB 793, burden of proof of Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs.

February 20, 2025
AB 793, the Fairness to Dogs and Community Safety Act, cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation and the Los Angeles County Democrats for the Protection of Animals.
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AB 631 & AB 347 Introduced, and Hear Judie on KNX Discuss 3 Dog Breeder/Puppy Mill Bills!

February 13, 2025
Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San Jose) introduced AB 631, the Animal Shelter and Rescue Data Collection Act, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL).
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SB 221, A Bill To Expand Stalking Laws To Include animal Protection, Introduced

January 24, 2025
SB 221 was introduced by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh - a continuation of her previous efforts to strengthen California's stalking laws to include threats made to one's pet, including service and emotional support animals, and horses.
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Update on Animal Rescue Efforts in Pacific Palisades and Malibu

January 20, 2025
Yesterday, Hailey Winslow of Fox 11 News, did a story highlighting the work of rescuers and the need for the City and County to step up their efforts to reunite pets with their families.
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Social Compassion helps the dog, Oreo, reunite with his owner!

January 17, 2025
Oreo's Dad Thanks Social Compassion for Rescue! Heroes Among Us! Update on Volunteer Fosters!
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