The Animal Protection Division of the MSPCA informs the public about issues, works for better animal-protection laws nationally and statewide and helps individuals and communities co-exist with animals.
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Join us for an elephant film event at the MSPCA in Boston on September 30th Are you interested in elephants? Do you enjoy film and other artist events? Join us for an evening of film and discussion about elephant issues - both local and abroad - and learn more about how you can get involved to help elephants. Learn more and sign up to attend. |
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Suspect animal fighting in your neighborhood? See our new animal fighting web pages to learn more about various forms of animal fighting and what you should do if you think illegal and inhumane activities are happening in your neighborhood. |
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New Massachusetts Law Requires the Addition of a Bittering Agent to Antifreeze The smell and taste of antifreeze is appealing to animals, who can be poisoned by even the relatively small amounts that leak out of cars and trucks. The new Massachusetts law requires the addition of a bittering agent to make antifreeze unpalatable and prevent poisonings. Read more>> |
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Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL) Communities occasionally think BSL is an effective way to prevent dog bites. Find out why we don't believe BSL works, what alternatives to promote, and what you can do if you live in a community that is considering BSL. Read more>> |
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