Attention, California Residents!

Thanks to your efforts, SB 1806, a bill that would make it unlawful to leave a companion animal unattended in a motor vehicle under conditions that could endanger the health of the animal, has now passed the California Senate and Assembly and moves to the Governor for approval! Please Take Action Today! Contact Governor Schwarzenegger and Urge Him to Sign This Humane Bill.

Another important piece of animal welfare legislation, AB 2862, which addresses gaps and weaknesses in state law governing the care of animals in pet stores, passed the California Senate on August 23, 2006. It is now on its way back to the Assembly for a concurrence vote. Contact your Assemblymember Today and Urge Him/Her to Support AB 2862.

Both of these measures will ensure a safer environment for California's pets. Please let the Governor and your assemblymember know that these bills are important to you.

California Residents: Help Improve Pet Store Laws!

AB 2862 would strengthen existing law by setting specific standards of care, filling gaps in the law, and providing tools for improved enforcement of pet store laws. The standards set out in this legislation will result in better care for animals and improved consumer protection.

If passed, AB 2862 would:
- require that veterinary care be provided to cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, reptiles, and other animals who become sick or injured;
- set measurable standards for the cages in which pet store animals are housed;
- establish specific, reasonable sanitation measures to ensure the comfort of the animals and help protect against bacterial, fungal and viral illnesses; and
- require that pet store operators provide enrichment (toys, nest boxes, exercise wheels, etc.).

AB 2862 recently received passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and now will move to the entire Assembly Floor for debate and approval. It is critical that your Assemblymember hear from you on this issue! Please click here to write to your Assemblymember and urge him/her to support this humane bill.