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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.

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2024 – An Act Prohibiting Inhumane Feline Declawing

Passed by Senate on January 18, 2024. Passed the House on December 31, 2024. Signed into law January 8, 2025. Took effect April 8, 2025. Read the text of the law.

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Ollie’s Law

H. 4919 (formerly H. 4564) passed the House on July 25, 2024. Passed the Senate on July 31 with an amendment. Signed by the Governor on September 20, 2024. Read the law.

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2024 – Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes and Bears in Traveling Shows

An Act Regulating the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes and Bears in Traveling Exhibits and Shows – Passed in 2024!

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City of Boston Ordinance on Pet Shop and Roadside Sales

The Boston City Council UNANIMOUSLY PASSED the Puppy Mill Bill! Thanks to City Councilor Matt O’Malley and all members of the Boston City Council for making Boston the first town in MA to pass a bill banning pet shops from selling cats, dogs, and rabbits!

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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