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10/26/2026

IN THE NEWS: IA - U.S. Department of Agriculture argues it’s not required to enforce Animal Welfare Act

"Less than two weeks after the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the agency was stepping up enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act, the USDA’s lawyers are arguing in court that it’s not required to enforce that law."

Lawyers for the USDA are arguing in court that the agency is not required to enforce the federal Animal Welfare Act.

10/25/2026

IN THE NEWS: NY - Monroe County approves new registry to block convicted abusers from adopting pets

"The Monroe County Legislature voted unanimously Tuesday night to establish an animal abuser registry to prevent known abusers from purchasing or adopting pets from an animal shelter or pet dealer.

The bipartisan legislation would establish an online list of individuals in the county who were convicted of animal neglect, abuse, and cruelty."

If the legislation is signed into law, Monroe will be among a growing list of New York counties with online databases of convicted animal abusers.

10/25/2026

IN THE NEWS: IA - Trial date set in animal neglect case

"A Le Mars man accused of dozens of charges involving child s*xual abuse and animal neglect will go on trial Tuesday, Nov. 3 in Plymouth County District Court.

Rick Reifenrath, 54, is charged with 40 counts involving s*xual abuse of a child, lascivious acts with a child, child endangerment, and animal neglect."

LE MARS — A Le Mars man accused of dozens of charges involving child s*xual abuse and animal neglect will go on trial Tuesday, Nov. 3 in Plymouth County District

10/24/2026

IN THE NEWS: IA - Indianola City Council Holds First Consideration for Animal Protection and Control Code

"The Indianola City Council held a first consideration for an animal protection and control code at their meeting Monday. Indianola City Manager Jake Meshke says the code would establish a trap, neuter and release program."

The Indianola City Council held a first consideration for an animal protection and control code at their meeting Monday. Indianola City Manager Jake Meshke says the code would establish a trap, neuter and release program. “This establishes

10/24/2026

OPINION: AL - Beau's Law Is In Effect Now!

" In April of this year legislation called “Beau’s Law” was signed; it took effect on October 1st.It establishes minimum standards for dogs kept outdoors - enforceable standards that will protect dogs like Beau.

Provisions of the law include requirements for dogs to have shelter and continuous access to food and drinkable water. Any shelter must be fully enclosed with walls, a roof and a solid floor. It should offer protection from sun, rain, cold, have bedding in cold conditions and be large enough for the dog to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably."

Beau’s Law is Alabama’s first statewide statute establishing minimum care requirements for dogs kept outdoors. It is in effect NOW!

10/17/2026

IN THE NEWS: PA - Bill establishing animal abuser registry passes Pa. Senate

"The proposed legislation to establish a statewide animal abuser registry in order to help prevent convicted abusers from obtaining more animals was approved by the Senate Oct. 6, according to Senate Animal Protection Caucus co-chair Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), who supported the measure."

Harrisburg, Pa. — A bill named for an abandoned husky puppy that aims to create a way to track animal abusers like s*x offenders has advanced in the state Legislature.

10/17/2026

IN THE NEWS: CA - Governor Signs Bill to Get Abused Animals Out of Shelters and Into Safe Homes Faster

"Animals rescued from abuse and neglect will have a clearer path out of crowded shelters and into safe homes under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) AB 2344 closes a gap in California law that can leave animals seized in cruelty and neglect cases stuck in shelters for months while their owners’ criminal cases move through the courts."

Animals rescued from abuse and neglect will have a clearer path out of crowded shelters and into safe homes under a new law.

10/17/2026

IN THE NEWS: IA - Jefferson Co. supervisors talk dangerous dogs

"The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors spent part of Monday’s meeting discussing how to respond to a dangerous dog that has reportedly bitten four people."

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors spent part of Monday’s meeting discussing how to respond to a dangerous dog that has reportedly bitten four people.

10/10/2026

IN THE NEWS: IA - Nearly 400 animals rescued from Iowa farm, owners arrested for neglect

"The animals rescued included 342 chickens, 18 sheep, six pigs, five goats, two rabbits, two geese, two kittens, one horse, and one duck. That's 379 animals that were taken into the care of the ARL, the organization announced on Friday, Sept. 25."

Two Marshalltown residents were charged with livestock neglect after nearly 400 of their farm animals were rescued.

10/09/2026

IN THE NEWS: IA - USDA says it will be cracking down on dog breeders in Iowa and elsewhere

"U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins appeared at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa this week to tout the agency’s efforts to shut down puppy mills in Iowa and other states.

While at the ARL on Tuesday, Rollins said although the USDA inspectors used to visit a facility, cite violations, and then leave, 'those days are over. We are now in the active process of shutting down these puppy mills.'"

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins appeared in Iowa this week to tout the agency’s efforts to shut down puppy mills.

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