Key Facts

• California banned the declawing of cats unless it's medically necessary, starting January 1, 2026.
• Prop 12 in California aims to improve living conditions for farm animals like hens and pigs.
• Ohio's new standards, effective December 31, 2025, reduce confinement for pregnant pigs.
• Maryland introduced a law against certain cockfighting practices and will penalize restraining roosters in certain ways.
• Florida's new law makes it illegal to abandon pets or leave them outside during disasters.
• Washington, D.C., made housing more accessible for pet owners by changing rules and costs.
• Maryland's Prince George’s County lifted a ban on specific dog breeds, allowing residents more freedom to keep pets.