Animal-Friendly Legislation Stories

California Superior Court of L.A. County issues injunction against Barkworks, accused of sourcing pets from puppy mills.

New York Governor Mark Cuomo signs pet dealer bill into law, allowing municipalities to regulate the pet trade within their jurisdictions.

Best Friends Animal Society supports House Bill 97 to override existing breed-discriminatory legislation (BDL) in Utah.

Chicago may be next to put an end to the sale of dogs and cats from puppy mills.

Many state's legislatures are in session right now. Some of them are considering banning breed discrimination. Take action today.

A blanket policy that bans or restricts pitbulls or any breed of dog makes zero sense. Here's why.

New ordinance proposed in Orange County, California, would mandate dogs seized from dogfighting busts be killed.

The past 12 months have been a time of lifesaving progress for Best Friends and the animals.

Animal lovers help stop dog breed-discriminatory legislation in Watertown, Wisconsin, an enclave halfway between Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The city of LA is considering a resolution to the TNR injunction. Your voice is needed.

Food and Drug Administration considers regulating the manufacture of pet food.

It's a huge win for the animals as the USDA tightens regulations for pet breeders selling via the Internet.

Rhode Island bill passes that outlaws dog breed discriminatory legislation and embraces community safety.

Ask President Barack Obama to reverse the Pentagon's policy of breed discriminatory regulations on U.S. military bases.

San Diego, California, passes legislation enacting a pet sale ban, which will end the selling of dogs and cats from mills.