Ojai’s October 2024 vote to bar breeding of animals with harmful conformations joins a growing international debate over the welfare costs of popular flat-faced breeds such as French bulldogs. Read On…
The Humane Pet Store Bill (S2511/A4051) seeks to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in New Jersey pet stores to break the puppy‑mill to pet‑store supply chain and bolster consumer protections. Read On…
A Senate panel in New Jersey voted 3-2 Thursday to advance legislation that would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits, a measure supporters say will cut ties to commercial breeders with poor welfare records. Read On…
The Woonsocket City Council approved an ordinance barring pet stores from selling dogs and cats, a move supporters say will curb overbreeding and boost adoptions. Read On…
Michele Pich urged New Jersey lawmakers to approve Bill A1165 on Nov. 24, 2025, saying a pet therapy pilot in K-12 schools should proceed with safeguards for students, staff and animals. Read On…
A six-year tally of 271 patrol-dog attacks in Virginia prisons has driven advocacy and legislative action. New rules due July 1 aim to curb deployments and increase transparency, officials and advocates say. Read On…
PETA has called on Delaware legislators to mandate three daily walks for dogs, framing the measure as part of a broader push for animal-welfare standards. Read On…
Lawmakers and animal-welfare groups are pushing restrictions on retail sales of dogs and cats to reduce reliance on commercial breeding operations; governors and advocates are advancing proposals and legislation across several states. Read On…
An Office of Inspector General report released last month detailed systemic neglect at large-scale dog breeding operations across the United States, prompting animal welfare groups and members of Congress to push for stronger enforcement and new legislation. Read On…
A House committee approved HF688 to extend housing protections to assistance dogs in training, a move sponsors say will free volunteers from homeowners' association restrictions and help organizations such as Can Do Canines place service dogs. Read On…