Animal-Friendly Legislation Stories

Second-largest city in California is poised to ban the sale of commercially-bred dogs and cats in pet stores.

Los Angeles is another step closer to becoming NKLA as law that outlaws sale of puppies, kittens and rabbits by pet stores takes effect.

New law promotes public safety while prohibiting breed-specific laws (BSL) / breed discrimination.

West Virginia legislation aims to crack down on puppy mill abuses by improving conditions in mills.

Texas House Bill 2981, which would require shelters to work with rescues, would be a huge win for homeless animals. Act now!

Win for animals in Florida as law is passed requiring shelters to compile statistics and keep them available to the public.

Courage, creativity and a community commitment combine to make the goal of a no-kill San Antonio achievable.

Florida House Bill 1121, which would be a win for feral cats, clears the first hurdle. Your support is needed today.

With your help, three victories against pit bull terrier breed discrimination in Florida, New Orleans and Rhode Island are realized.

Maryland House of Delegates votes unanimously to upend state court anti-pit bull ruling by a 133-0 vote in support of HB 78.

Animal advocates, including Best Friends Animal Society, work together to overturn disastrous Maryland court ruling that deems pit bulls dangerous.

Burbank, California, joins elite club of 30 municipalities across North America that are now part of a growing trend to stop puppy mills at the point of sale.

Sharon Discorfano, a recent law school graduate, rewards herself with a visit to Best Friends and commits to being an advocate and voice for animals.

The people's voice is heard as Oklahoma lawmaker who introduced bill to allow cities and towns to pass breed-discrimination laws withdraws proposal.

Rather than attacking puppy mills directly, Best Friends' strategy to combat pet mills is to eliminate the market for commercially bred puppies.