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Philadelphia Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages Citywide

The measure now awaits the mayor’s signature before it can be enforced.

Florida Moves to Pause Sloth Imports After 55 Deaths Linked to Orlando Facility

Baltimore County Council Unanimously Approves Animal Welfare Overhaul

Colorado Bans Pet Stores From Selling Dogs and Cats

EU Parliament Backs Microchipping and Registries for All Dogs and Cats

EU Parliament Approves First EU-Wide Rules for Dogs and Cats

State of Mexico Passes Sweeping Animal Welfare Law Unanimously

Brazil Puts Shared Pet Custody Law Into Force in Divorces

German Cities Urge Nationwide Night Ban on Robotic Mowers to Protect Hedgehogs

Baltimore County Introduces Three-Bill Push to Toughen Animal Welfare Laws

Brazilian Senate Approves Shared Pet Custody After Breakups

New Livestock Protection Law Takes Effect With Unlimited Fines and Dog Seizure Powers

House Passes BOWOW Act Targeting Noncitizens Who Harm Federal Law‑Enforcement Animals

Scotland and Wales Outlaw Greyhound Racing in Rapid Back-to-Back Votes

Brazil Publishes ‘Justice for Orelha’ Decree Raising Animal-Cruelty Fines Up to R$1 Million

Brazil Enacts ‘Amar’ Law Establishing National Animal-Rescue Protocols

U.K. Dog Health Proposal Defended as Voluntary After 67-Breed List Circulates

Germany Proposes Mandatory Cameras in Large Slaughterhouses

Philadelphia City Council Approves 3-Year Curb on Backyard Dog Breeding, Sending Bill to Mayor

Jury Deliberates in XL Bully Mauling Trial Over Death of Esther Martin