A new California law prohibits pet owners from declawing their cats unless the procedure is deemed medically necessary to improve the animal’s health.

New state laws taking effect in 2026 covers everything from wages and workplace protections to data privacy and firing squads.

In 2019, California led the nation in banning pet stores from selling dogs from commercial breeders, also called puppy mills, ...

Five animal welfare laws aimed at protecting pets while strengthening veterinary care statewide will take effect Jan. 1, San ...

California to require folic acid in tortillas by 2026; cat declawing ban starts Jan. 1 ...

A heartbroken pet owner from Burnley has welcomed new plans for stricter dog breeding laws, which were announced by the Government ...

DEAR READERS: 2025 has just four days left, and one question I get asked a lot is “are things getting better for dogs and ...

A GoFundMe hopes to support Dama Klosterman, the lone survivor of a crash that killed her husband and dog. The suspect is in ...

Animal welfare advocates push for bans on glue traps and cat declawing, while a bill to relax pet ownership restrictions sparks debate.

A few weeks ago, California joined countries like Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Australia in outlawing an unnecessary and painful procedure for cats by banning cat declawing except when deemed ...

Cat declawing is now banned in the state of California unless medically necessary. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning cat declawing earlier this month. The decision was welcomed by ...

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering proposals to crack down on cruelty to animals in the commonwealth. The House Judiciary Committee moved a package of legislation Wednesday that includes proposals ...