JUNE 2024: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed pet insurance legislation, HB 660, aimed at protecting pet owners and addressing emergency medical costs, creating a legal framework for pet insurance policies with the goal of preventing hidden fees and coverage confusion
2024-2025: California saw proposed legislation, like AB 2216, aimed at making rental housing more pet-inclusive, prohibiting landlords from barring tenants from owning pets and charging extra fees or deposits, with exceptions for rental agreements signed before January 1, 2025 AUGUST 2025: Recent study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that personal decisions contribute significantly to climate change. Among the most impactful individual actions: avoiding plane travel, not getting a dog, and switching to renewable electricity — Blaming dogs for climate change is peak distraction. Companion animals do more for human well-being than most climate consultants. They ease loneliness, support mental health, and help people live more grounded, less consumption-driven lives — which, ironically, is better for the planet. The climate crisis won’t be solved by cutting out joy or connection - hold systems, not pets, accountable. Aug 21, 2025: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 174. It orders the Office of Animal Welfare to publish a list of adults convicted of animal abuse-related crimes, as well as prohibits animal shelters from allowing offenders to adopt. The names and photos of Delaware animal abusers will soon be published in an online list.
2024-2025: California saw proposed legislation, like AB 2216, aimed at making rental housing more pet-inclusive, prohibiting landlords from barring tenants from owning pets and charging extra fees or deposits, with exceptions for rental agreements signed before January 1, 2025 AUGUST 2025: Recent study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that personal decisions contribute significantly to climate change. Among the most impactful individual actions: avoiding plane travel, not getting a dog, and switching to renewable electricity — Blaming dogs for climate change is peak distraction. Companion animals do more for human well-being than most climate consultants. They ease loneliness, support mental health, and help people live more grounded, less consumption-driven lives — which, ironically, is better for the planet. The climate crisis won’t be solved by cutting out joy or connection - hold systems, not pets, accountable. Aug 21, 2025: Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 174. It orders the Office of Animal Welfare to publish a list of adults convicted of animal abuse-related crimes, as well as prohibits animal shelters from allowing offenders to adopt. The names and photos of Delaware animal abusers will soon be published in an online list.
