Below are some of the Legislative Achievements for pets.

California

2005 was the first year of a two-year legislative session in California so the jury is still out on the fate of some humane bills, such as the bill to legalize the possession of ferrets.  The ASPCA is proud to have been the sponsor of a humane euthanasia bill that was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger on October 7, 2005.  Below is a summary of the status of important animal bills in California

• Humane Euthanasia: Makes it a misdemeanor for any individual to kill an animal by the use of intra-cardiac puncture on a conscious animal (with certain exceptions).
• Spay/Neuter Bill: Will allow counties and cities to adopt a spay/neuter program for certain dog breeds in order to limit backyard breeding.  SB 861 will require those jurisdictions that implement such programs to provide quarterly statistical reports relating to dog bites to the state Public Health Veterinarian.
• Unweaned Puppies : This bill requires that puppies be at least eight weeks of age prior to being sold in California.  This bill was introduced to stem the influx of unweaned puppies to California from Mexico, some of which are as young as two weeks old.

Pre 2005

• Huntington Beach bans live exotic animal acts
• Child and adult protective service employees may receive instruction in identifying and reporting animal cruelty
• Private and public retail sellers of pets required to provide buyers with written recommendations about pet care
• Licenses biologic commercial blood banks for animals
• Requires antifreeze to contain percentage of bittering agent
• Establish low cost spay/neuter program and task force
• Establish standards and certification program for animal groomers
• Amend cruelty law to enhance the penalty to force a child to kill an animal or witness a killing
• Prohibit the hunting of mourning doves
• Amend law regulating horses for hire to include pony rides and carriage horse operations