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The first Humane Societies and Societies for the Protection of Animals (SPCAs) were formed starting in the late 1860s to run animal shelters and promote the enforcement of animal cruelty laws. [5] The American anti-vivisection movement began in response to the opening of the first animal laboratories in the 1860s and 70s.
Animal welfare and animal rights legislation in the United States Pages in category "Animal welfare and rights legislation in the United States" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
The Animal Enterprise Protection Act (AEPA) is passed. This law creates the crime of "animal enterprise terrorism" for those who damage or cause the loss of property of an animal enterprise. [36] 2002: The AWA is amended to redefine the term "animal" in the law to match the USDA regulations, i.e. to exclude birds, mice, and rats. [11] 2002
Ohio law increases the penalties for cruelty to companion animals, defined as "any animal that is kept inside a residential dwelling and any dog or cat regardless of where it is kept."
The law bans those convicted of animal cruelty, including those involved with dogfighting, from owning any kind of animal for five years after their first criminal offense.
Health Protection (Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) Regulations 2020; Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) Regulations 2020; The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020; First COVID-19 tier regulations in England; Second COVID-19 tier regulations in England
The Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) is a proposed global initiative designed to acknowledge animal sentience, prevent cruelty, minimize suffering, and establish welfare standards for animals. It applies to various categories, including farm animals, pets, animals used in scientific research, working animals, wildlife, and those ...
Dog intake in shelters has increased by 2.5% between January and September 2023, a continuation of a three-year-long trend, according to Shelter Animals Count's Q3 2023 data analysis. Recognizing ...