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Good News! / Bad News - Call to Action

September 2, 2020
SB 573 (Chang) Microchipping is headed to the Governor's desk for his signature. He needs to hear from you to let him know all dogs and cats leaving a shelter to go to their homes, whether as an initial adoption or being reclaimed, shall be microchipped.
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SB 573 To Mandate Pet Microchipping Passes Full Assembly & Senate Concurrence Unanimously

August 31, 2020
SACRAMENTO, CA. August 30, 2020 – Today, California Senator Ling Ling Chang’s (R-Diamond Bar) Senate Bill 573 passed both the Assembly Floor and Senate concurrence unanimously.
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Call to Action! It is the Final Week of the Legislative Week and Animals Need Your Help!

August 25, 2020
Please call your State assemblymember to crack down on trophy hunting & wildlife trade!
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This Week Animals Need Your Help!!!

August 17, 2020
Please Call your State Assemblymember to Crack Down on Trophy Hunting & Wildlife Trade!
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SB 1115 (Wilk), Animal Blood Bank Bill Taken Off Calendar.

August 14, 2020
Urge Leadership to Keep It Going! Please reach out NOW to the two leaders of the state legislature and URGE THEM to put SB 1115 back on the calendar and get this bill to the Governor's desk!
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Bill To Mandate Pet Microchipping Passes Assembly Business & Professions Committee Unanimously

August 10, 2020
SACRAMENTO, CA. August 10, 2020 – Today, California Senator Ling Ling Chang’s (R-Diamond Bar) Senate Bill 573 passed the Assembly Committee on Business and Profession by a unanimous vote.
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Bill to Ban Trophies and Save Wildlife Passes Big Hurdle on Way to Governor’s Desk!

August 4, 2020
Sacramento, CA – August 4, 2020 - Today, Senator Henry Stern’s (D-Los Angeles) Senate Bill 1175 passed the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife by a vote of 8 to 3.
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CALL TO ACTION AND BREAKING NEWS! TOMORROW, Tuesday 8/4/20 Please ATTEND (by phone)

August 3, 2020
SB 1175 Committee Hearing to Ban Trophies, Protect Native Wildlife, and Eliminate Live Wildlife Markets in California!
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SCIL Announces Creation of Sponsored Political Action Committee: COMPASSION PAC!

July 28, 2020
Dear Friends:  As supporters of Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), you know that in order to pass laws protecting animals and the ecosystems they rely on, we must elect and support compassionate lawmakers.
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Need Your Comments Submitted To Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) No Later Than July 6th!

June 30, 2020
Dear Friends: The EPA is conducting an Ecological Risk Assessment for the most dangerous Anticoagulant Rodenticides.
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