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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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