A proposed class action in Connecticut accuses Earth Animal Ventures of failing to disclose the presence of rawhide in their allegedly rawhide-free dog chews.
Proposed Class Action Alleges Rawhide in No-Rawhide Dog Chews
Congress Considers Amending Animal Welfare Act Requirements
Senate Bill 4757, introduced by Democrat Senator Richard Durbin, proposes to add additional requirements for licensed dog dealers under the Animal Welfare Act. The full text of the bill is not yet available.
Congress Considers Amending Animal Welfare Act Requirements
Senate Bill 4757, introduced by Democrat Senator Richard Durbin, proposes to add additional requirements for licensed dog dealers under the Animal Welfare Act. The full text of the bill is not yet available.
California Passes Law Requiring Animal Shelters Microchip Cats and Dogs
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will mandate local animal control agencies, animal shelters, and animal rescues microchip any cat or dog who is adopted out or claimed by their guardian. The law will go into effect January 1, 2021.
California Passes Law Requiring Animal Shelters Microchip Cats and Dogs
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will mandate local animal control agencies, animal shelters, and animal rescues to microchip any cat or dog who is adopted out or claimed by their guardian. The law will go into effect January 1, 2021.
New Jersey Considers Ban on Sale of Companion Animals
New Jersey Assembly No. 4644 would prohibit the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits by pet shops.
New Jersey Considers Appointing Animal Advocates in Criminal Cases
New Jersey Senate No. 2868 proposes to allow for the appointment of an advocate to represent the interests of the animal in any criminal case regarding the welfare of an animal.
Eleventh Circuit Dismisses RICO Petland Claims
The Eleventh Circuit has rejected a RICO challenge to animal retailer Petland’s alleged fraud scheme.
Book Examines Narratives of Shelter Animals
A new book by Katja Guenther, The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals, brings a sociological perspective into animal shelters and argues that inequalities among animals are linked to human ideas about race, class, gender, ability, and species.
Kentucky Considers Classifying Violence to Animals as Domestic Violence
Kentucky Bill Request 243 proposes amending the law to include violence against an animal when used as coercive conduct as part of the definition of domestic violence and abuse.