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Animal Policy

On Monday, August 7, 2017, the Cambridge City Council passed a landmark ordinance that prohibits pet shops in Cambridge from selling mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids in pet shops or on city property (e.g. sidewalks, parking lots, roadsides), unless the animals come from a shelter or rescue organization.

Animal Policy

Federal Legislation

Congress, located in Washington, D.C., passes laws that apply to the entire country. Each Congress is two years and includes two legislative sessions, one per year.

Advocacy Issues

Avoid Wildlife Conflicts: Order Free Informational Pamphlets

Any entity (e.g., a municipality, a business, an organization) may request pamphlets at No Charge on Avoiding Conflicts with Coyotes, Bears, Turkeys, and Bobcats

Advocacy Issues

Coexisting Humanely with Coyotes

Generally, coyotes are shy and avoid contact with humans. In some areas, however, coyotes may be less fearful of people, associating them with an easy, dependable food source.

Advocacy Issues

Bear Baiting and Bear Hounding

In 1996, Massachusetts voters passed the Wildlife Protection Act ballot measure, banning recreational bear baiting and bear hounding, practices widely considered unsporting.

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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