Americans enjoy a Bill of Rights, and soon California pets could as well.
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would enshrine a dog and cat bill of rights into state law, requiring every animal shelter and animal rescue group to post a copy of said rights on their premises.
Assembly Bill 1881, introduced by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, D-Los Angeles, enumerates seven fundamental rights that every dog and cat in California would have. It includes these provisions:
▪ freedom from exploitation, cruelty, neglect and abuse;
▪ a life of comfort, free of fear and anxiety;
▪ daily mental stimulation and appropriate exercise;
▪ nutritious food, sanitary water and shelter in an appropriate and safe environment;
▪ preventive and therapeutic health care;
▪ proper identification through tags, microchips or other humane means;
▪ spaying and neutering to prevent unwanted litters.
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