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This is your one-stop shop for all the latest news about SCIL campaigns, organizational events and other updates. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about everything that is being done to save and protect animals and how you can help.

Urgent Fosters and Donations Needed For Animals In LA!

January 9, 2025
Pasadena Humane Society is bursting at the seams with animals brought in by those evacuating due to the fires, and stray animals that were left behind.
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Please Donate to Prevent Cruelty and Give Animals a Better Life!

December 31, 2024
With your help, our 501(c)(3) educates the public about the importance of protecting all animals and stopping abuse in all forms.
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SCIL's help to Expedite Licensing Out-of-State Veterinarians and Technicians

December 12, 2024
SCIL's sponsored bills in 2023, ACR 86, resolved to encourage out-of-state DVMs and RVTs to become licensed in California in order to deliver life saving spay and neuter services and other medical procedures.
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Call to action to help the Tule Elk in the Bay Area!

December 9, 2024
The fence, erected nearly 50 years ago to keep tule elk away from nearby ranches, is being dismantled to allow the elk to roam freely. However, the California Cattlemen’s Association has filed a lawsuit.
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Judie’s Memoir Showcasing SCIL’s Life-Saving Animal Advocacy is Now on Amazon!

December 5, 2024
Judie's inspiring new book, Because They Need Us: My Political Fight to Save Animals, is now available on Kindle.
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The Los Angeles Angels Team Up with Social Compassion to Help Shelter Animals in Orange County!

November 27, 2024
the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Foundation, have joined paws with Social Compassion, to shine a spotlight on the adorable adoptable animals waiting for their forever homes in Orange County shelters!
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CDFA now accepting Pet Lover's License Plate grant applications

November 6, 2024
The plate, which hit the road in 2013 and was created by Judie Mancuso, Dr. Gary Michelson, and Linda Starr among others, including the support of Pierce Brosnan, who donated his artwork for the license plate...
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What did the California legislature do for animals and biodiversity in 2024?

October 10, 2024
The 2024 legislative year has come to a close and we want to update you on the laws passed to save and protect animals and biodiversity.
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AB 3162, The "OCTO" Act, Signed into Law by Gavin Newsom!

September 28, 2024
The law makes California the first to ban the sale of farmed octopus, and the second state (Washington) to proactively ban octopus farming. This law positions the Golden State as a humane leader on this developing issue.
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SB 1233 Signed by Governor Newsom!

September 26, 2024
Bill 1233 lays the foundation for California veterinary schools to setup a high-volume, high-quality spay and neuter (HVHQSN) certification program for veterinary students and professionals.
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