68% of American households include a companion animal (84.6 million homes) – “Animal Legal Defense Fund”
Companion animals are those special animals that share our homes and our lives; animals that have become a special part of our family. These animals tend to enjoy more legal protections than other animals. Believe it or not, there are few federal protections for companion animals. Most protections for companion animals tend to happen at the state level. Therefore, it is important to advocate to your local legislature for better animal protection laws.
Some companion animal protection laws gaining in popularity are:
- “Hot car laws” that criminalize leaving an animal in a vehicle in extreme weather.
- Anti-tethering laws that limit how long pets can be tied up or chained outside, especially in extreme weather.
HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMPANION ANIMALS
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