Zoo animal welfare refers to the comprehensive physical, psychological, and social well-being of animals living in captivity, measured through indicators ranging from health and behavior to environmental enrichment and species-appropriate
Category: Animal Litigation & Enforcement
Core hub for impact lawsuits, civil/criminal enforcement, prosecutorial support, and courtroom strategies used to protect wildlife, farmed, companion, and captive animals.
Is Foie Gras Illegal in California? Yes—Here’s What the Ban Covers and How It’s EnforcedIs Foie Gras Illegal in California? Yes—Here’s What the Ban Covers and How It’s Enforced
Yes, foie gras is illegal in California. Since July 1, 2012, California Health and Safety Code §§ 25980-25984 has prohibited both the production of foie gras through force-feeding birds to
Florida’s Emotional Support Animal Laws: What Housing Providers and Tenants Must KnowFlorida’s Emotional Support Animal Laws: What Housing Providers and Tenants Must Know
Florida law protects the right of disabled individuals to live with emotional support animals in housing under both federal and state frameworks, but it also imposes clear documentation requirements and
How to Safely Rescue Feral Cats: A Legal and Humane ApproachHow to Safely Rescue Feral Cats: A Legal and Humane Approach
Rescuing feral cats requires three essential components: a humane trap, knowledge of your state’s animal custody laws, and a working relationship with a veterinarian or TNR (trap-neuter-return) program. The process
