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Banning the Retail Sale of Certain Animals in Pet Shops

S. 2720/H. 967/H. 4319: Banning the retail sale of certain animals in pet shops.

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Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking

S. 616/H. 3935: An Act relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking.

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Trapping Legislation

Several bills introduced this session would repeal or significantly weaken existing restrictions on the use of body-gripping traps in Massachusetts, including legalizing leghold traps, Conibear traps, and snares.

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Sunday Hunting Legislation

For Massachusetts residents, Sundays are a day to enjoy activities such as hiking and climbing, bird watching, photography, horseback riding, trail running, mountain biking, foraging, and other outdoor pastimes — without concerns about conflict with hunting activity.

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Expanding the Use of Animal Testing Alternatives

Every year, tens of thousands of animals suffer and die in product testing in the U.S. In common toxicity testing, harsh chemicals are applied to an animal’s skin, forced down their throat or into their lungs, and dripped into their eyes.

MSPCA-Angell, Shelter Partners Look to Clear the Shelters During Fee-Waived Adoptathon

Groups Hope to Build on Momentum as Summer Adoption Series Comes to a Close

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