Animal Policy Archives - Page 8 of 10

Animal Policy

This omnibus legislation represents a meaningful step toward a more humane, responsible, and forward-looking Massachusetts. Together, they demonstrate Massachusetts’ continued leadership in setting thoughtful, achievable standards that protect animals and people alike.

Animal Policy

Restricting the Use of Rodenticides in the Environment

This legislation would restrict the use of Anticoagulant Rodenticides (ARs) in Massachusetts to protect wildlife, pets, people, and the environment.

Animal Policy

Protecting Animals from Abusers

Placing reasonable restrictions on owning or accessing animals following an animal cruelty conviction can help end the cycle of animal cruelty.

Animal Policy

Citations for Cruel Conditions for Animals

This legislation would amend M.G.L. Chapter 140 Section 174E to protect all domestic animals, not just dogs, from “cruel conditions,” a phrase that has a specific meaning under the law.

Animal Policy

An Act Preventing Animal Cruelty

These bills create a civil process to allow for the removal of an animal or obtain orders to ameliorate specific types of neglect to ensure an animal is safe — and without requiring criminal charges. Massachusetts only has a felony animal cruelty offense.

MSPCA-Angell Cares for More than 80 Cats Surrendered from Reading Home

Organization Issues Call for Adopters, Fosters as Resources Strained

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