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Animal Policy

2012 – Animal Control

Signed by the Governor on August 2, 2012. The law took effect 90 days after it was signed, Oct. 31, 2012.

Animal Policy

2010 – Retail Bittering Agent and Antifreeze Law

Most automotive antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, which is highly toxic to animals and humans and can produce life-threatening kidney damage, even in small amounts. This law requires the addition of a bittering agent to retail containers of antifreeze. This law took effect on January 1, 2011.

Animal Policy

2010 – Allowing Pet Trusts

As of April 7, 2011, a law provides Massachusetts residents the ability to form a legally enforceable trust to provide for the care of one or more animals if the owners become incapacitated or die.

Animal Policy

2008 – Increased Penalties for Spectators at Animal Fights

This law increased the penalties for aiding or being present at an exhibition of fighting animals to a maximum $1,000 fine and/or five years in prison. The previous penalty was a mere $250 fine or imprisonment for not more than one month, or both.

Animal Policy

2008 – Greyhound Protection Act

This ballot question — Question 3 — passed 56% to 44% and won in 12 out of 14 counties. It phased out live greyhound racing in Massachusetts by 2010. Over 1.5 million Massachusetts voters said that dogs matter and deserve to be protected.

Angell Animal Medical Center Shares Tips to Keep Pets Safe this Spring

Learn how to keep your pet safe from seasonal Spring dangers such as lilies, chocolate, and heat stroke.

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