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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!
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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.