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    New Law protects panzer  from domestic violence  

    PanzerPanzer is the first dog to be protected from the threat of domestic violence under the new
    law, that took effect in October 2012, which allows judges to
    include animals in restraining
    orders, thereby protecting the
    whole family. Read more

    comprehensive Animal control law now in effect 

    wne chihuahua smilingThe animal control law is in place,
    which means that municipalities
    cannot discriminate based on dog
    breed, lost animals must be scanned
    for microchips to determine if they
    have a home, animal control officers
    will need to be trained, only humane methods of euthansia are allowed - along with many other positive changes that offer more benefits for animals in Massachusetts than any other
    single piece of legislation. Read more.  

    conibear trap kills andrew

    conibear trapConibears and other body gripping
    traps are restricted in MA because
    they are indiscriminate, and can
    catch and kill non-target animals, including wildlife and domestic animals like Andrew.
    Join the Animal Action Team to help us fight
    expanded trapping in MA.

    ask your representative to support the Antifreeze bill   

    cat-and-clock-shutterstock_74044459.gifS. 88 would update Massachusetts law
    to require the addition of a bittering agent to all containers of antifreeze
    to protect animals from poisoning. There are just a
    couple weeks left to get S. 88 passed in the House.
    Read more and take action.

    don't forget that you can HELP ANIMALS AT TAX TIME

    Homeless Animal Care and Prevention Fund tax check off
    The animal control law will be funded by income tax donations to the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund. Donations will be used for spay/neuter surgeries
    and vaccinations, as well as training of animal control officers. Read more

    save the date -- april 25  

    Lobby Day for Animals is scheduled for April 25! You
    can read about last year's event to be inspired and
    also RSVP on Facebook. More information and sign-up
    form will be coming soon.
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    December 2012

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    Legislative session overview

    The 2011-2012 session is nearly over, and animals have fared quite well in Massachusetts.  Read more

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    Get (or give) the plate that saves lives

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    Every animal loving driver in MA should have a pet plate. The sale of these license plates raises money to spay and neuter dogs and cats in MA animal shelters.  Learn more.  

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    Here's another way you can help animals -- help us to keep our website current. Email advocacy@mspca.org for more info or to express interest. Read More.

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    Donate to Advocacy

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    You're a member of our Animal Action Team, so you understand how important our work is to animals in Massachusetts.  Please support our efforts with a donation to the Advocacy Department.

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    The Mission of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty and work for a just and compassionate society.

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