Advocacy Center

The ASPCA works with local, state and federal legislators to help enact meaningful protections for animals. We also offer advocacy training and support for citizens who wish to engage in grassroots lobbying. Stay informed and get involved—politics is not a spectator sport!

USA: Stop Double-Decked Horse Transport!

Help us fight a new amendment that would allow for continued use of cruel, double-decked trailers to transport horses. Act Now »
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WA: Urge Senate to Save Lives with Spay/Neuter Fund!

Washington, please act fast to get funding for low-income and feral spay/neuter programs added to your state’s budget! Take Action »
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TX: Make Sure 2011's Puppy Mill Bill Has Teeth!

Please urge the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation adopt strong regulations for commercial pet breeders. Act Now »

Animals Need Advocates

We’re making a roar that lawmakers can’t ignore.

With more than 2 million members, the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade is a powerful force for change. Register for our free email alerts and use your voice to support animal-friendly legislation.

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Action Needed Now

USA: Stop Double-Decked Horse Transport!
USA: Tell Congress to Pass a Complete Ban on Horse Slaughter
USA: Bring All Commercial Dog Breeders Under Federal Oversight!
USA: Support Enforcement of 2008 Puppy Import Ban!
AL: Urge Your State Senator to Crack Down on Cockfighting
AL: Keep Your Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics Open!
IA: Farms Attempting to Criminalize Exposure of Animal Abuse
IN: Urge Your State Senator to Withdraw Bill to Criminalize Exposure of Animal Abuse!
KY: Don't Let State Commission Okay Animal Abuse!
MA: Support Bills to Ban Intensive Confinement of Calves and Pigs
MN: Block Bills to Jail Cruelty Investigators!
MT: Urge Your U.S. Senators to Back Humane Horse Transport
NC: Support a 2012 Puppy Mill Bill!
New Jersey Animal Advocates—Join Our Team!
NJ: Ensure Legislators Take Dog Fighting Seriously!
NYC: Urge City Council to Put Carriage Horse Industry Out to Pasture
PA: Protect Pigeons from Live Shoots!
TX: Ensure Last Year's Puppy Mill Law Has Teeth!
VA: Ban Cruel Fox Penning!
WA: Support State Spay/Neuter Fund!


Resources for Animal Advocates

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Your State's Animal Laws

We've made it easy to look up your state's animal-related laws and their penalties.
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Find Your Legislators

Find Your Legislators

Quickly look up who represents you, both on the state-government level and in Congress.
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Victory Lane

2011 Reviewed: Victories for Animals

Check out our favorite new laws for animals and see if your state passed one that made the list! Learn More »


FL: Dangerous “Ag-Gag” Bill Language Rejected!

Recent developments make it unlikely that ag-gag language will pass this year. Learn More »




Get Active for Animals

Lobbying 101

Lobbying 101

Check out our multi-part primer on lobbying for animals at any level of government.
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Your Stories

I Lobby for Animals: Your Stories

Get inspired by other "political animals" who have made real differences for the animals in their communities.
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Ask the Lobbyists

Ask the Lobbyists

Our legal eagles tackle your questions about the legislative process.
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