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Animal Policy

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.

Animal Policy

Creating Pet-Inclusive Housing

S. 1022/H. 1559: An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets.

Animal Policy

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.

Animal Policy

Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking

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

Animal Policy

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.

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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