In an effort to lower euthanasia rates, SCIL worked closely with City of LA staff to draft a suite of ordinances to address the problem, spaying, neutering, microchips and breeder permits were all a part of a big package to combat pet overpopulation in the city. This ground-breaking ordinance, has become the model for cities around the United States as they enact their own laws to help address the crisis of pet overpopulation.

West Hollywood bans the retail sale of dogs and cats from commercial breeders. City Council Member Jeffrey Prang introduced the bill and SCIL facilitated the ordinance to success, which has provided a model for future similar legislation.

County of Riverside Animal Care & Control crafted language along with SCIL who helped facilitate grassroots support for the law. It unanimously was approved by the Riverside City Council and went on to be adopted by the entire county.

SB 64 to require all municipal animal shelters to microchip any adopted or recovered cat or dog, helping pets find their way home.
Part 1: In Unanimous Vote, Bill to Protect Lost Pets Clears First Committee Hurdle
Part 2: If You Haven't yet Signed up to Support Our Bills Please Do Now!
Part 3: Spread the Word!!!!

AB 733, to End the Use of Live Fish to Test Water Quality, Clears First Committee Vote.
Part 1: California Legislators Show They Accept Science by Supporting Bill to Modernize Testing of Hazardous Waste
Part 2: If You Haven't yet Signed up to Support Our Bills Please Do Now!
Part 3: Spread the Word!!!!

Pet Microchipping Bill and Ban on Fur Trapping pass floor votes, Bill to End Circus Cruelty and Veterinary Community-Blood Bank Bill pass senate judiciary committee, new requirement on Safe Evacuations of Pets passes assembly governmental organization committee (1-Part)

AB 1586 would have modernized science education in the state, protect students, and save animals; Unfortunately, the status quo has been maintained. (1-Part)

It's Kentucky Derby day in the United States. That means horse racing fans are getting ready for one of the biggest events in the sport. But a spike in horse deaths has overshadowed the season.