No-Kill Legislation

California was a pioneer in passing legislation directly aimed at making shelters responsible for saving homeless pet lives.

• Hayden Law

  2000
  California mandates more accountable and accessible animal shelters, enables reunification with lost companion animals.  Read More

• Hayden Law Update

  2004
  What of the Hayden legislation survives the legislative process, subsequent attempts to repeal it, and financial wrangling over implementing its provisions.  Read More

• Vincent Law: An Analysis by UCLA Law Professor Taimie Bryant, PhD

  2000
  Requiring animal shelters to spay and neuter dogs and cats prior to adoption.  Read More

• Making a Case for Animal Law

  2005
  Tireless efforts enabled Barbara Gislason to get animal law recognized and respected within the legal profession.  Read More