AB 1382, the Ethics Over Aesthetics Act, authored by Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo (R-Corona) and sponsored by political animal advocacy group, Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee with a unanimous vote. The bill will prohibit the sale of animals that have been genetically modified for cosmetic purposes.

On the anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles fires that exposed critical gaps in emergency animal rescue and reunification, Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL) today announced the release of its comprehensive AB 478, FOUND Act Implementation Guide, created to help California cities and counties fulfill the requirements of the landmark law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

The first part of this multi-part episode with Wayne Pacelle focuses on federal legislation—H.R. 1661/S. 775, the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act—which seeks to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption both within the United States and abroad...

This episode examines the renewed killing of wolves in California as they struggle to recover after a century of extinction. We also discuss the broader national threat posed by Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill, H.R. 845, which would strip federal protections from wolves nationwide.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Because They Need Us, the official podcast of Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL).

SCIL’s volunteer data scientist, Dr. Michael Mavrovouniotis, published a peer-reviewed paper in the American Journal of Veterinary Research.

The vision behind the California Pet Lover's License Plate is being fulfilled every year. First launched in 2013, the plate was created by Judie Mancuso, Dr. Gary Michelson, and Linda Starr, with generous support from Keely and Pierce Brosnan—who also contributed his own artwork for the design.

Sending our thanks for your support and best wishes for a more compassionate year ahead. Happy Holidays!

TIME SENSITIVE - MORE SPAY & NEUTER FUNDS AVAILABLE! Plus, celebrating National Animal Rights Day, and shocking revelations from an LA Times investigation on corruption at California County Fairs.

Its purpose is simple and powerful: to provide sustainable funding for low-cost and free spay and neuter programs across California.