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October 27, 2026
Call To Action For Bobcats - Department of Fish & Wildlife Public Comments Needed By Sunday, Nov. 1st! SCIL's Volunteer Data Scientist Webinar Presentation on Dog "Length of Stay" in Animal Shelters -PLUS - Invitation to L.A. Premiere :The New Gold Standard: Cutting Edge Science That's Replacing Animal Testing!
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October 16, 2026
Introduction of Social Compassion's Proposal for LAAS Community Humane Officer Partnership
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October 14, 2026
We are thrilled to invite you to the Los Angeles premiere of this groundbreaking documentary exploring the future of medical research without animal testing AND - CALL TO ACTION - Stop the USDA from killing our wildlife!
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October 8, 2026
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting public comments on the just-released draft California Bobcat Conservation and Management Plan - Need Your Comments!
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September 25, 2026
SACRAMENTO, CA, September 25, 2026 - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2344, the Justice for Seized Animals Act, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney and cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office...
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September 21, 2026
We are so thankful and relieved to report that Governor Newsom has vetoed AB 1722, a bill that would have created a statutory defense to the killing ("taking") of a California endangered species, including wolves. Plus, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported and/or joined us for our “Justice for Animals” event this past Saturday at the beautiful home of our extraordinary hosts, Alya and Dr. Gary Michelson.
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September 9, 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1999, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, Please Make One Call to Governor Newsom for TWO bills: Ask him to: Sign AB 2344!  And to: Veto AB 1722!
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September 2, 2026
Watch the latest Because They Need Us Episode : 13 with Congressman Mike Levin, a discussion about Trump’s Deadly Wildlife Policy Changes. Reminder to RSVP for September 19th! You Won't Want To Miss!
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August 21, 2026
AB 2344 Passes the Senate; Goes back to Assembly For Final Votes! Update on September 19th Event That You Won't Want To Miss! Please ask Governor Newsom to Veto AB 1722!
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August 27, 2026
Please Ask Governor Newsom to Veto AB 1722 plus an Update on September 19th Event That You Won't Want to Miss!
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