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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

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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.

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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.

Animal Policy

2008 – Banning Renting of Pets

This law prohibits the practice of renting pets in Massachusetts. News of a company, FlexPetz, coming to Boston prompted concerns among people who care about animals.

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Traveling Exotic Animal Acts

On August 8, 2024, Massachusetts became the 11th U.S. state to restrict the use of wild animals for entertainment by banning the use of elephants, bears, giraffes, primates, and big cats in traveling animal acts!

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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