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Declawing Cats Now Illegal in Tacoma
On December 5th, 2023 the Tacoma City Council passed a new law prohibiting the declawing of cats.Â
seattleanimalwatch
Dec 12, 20231 min read


Managing Community Cats - Legal and Policy Problems
Community cats are one of the areas that needs review in a long-overdue update of the Seattle Municipal Code's section on animals.
seattleanimalwatch
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Anatomy of a Criminal Trial: Part 2 - Federal vs State Laws
When Federal and State Laws Collide We continue with our legal education series. Part 2 discusses a court case in which questions about...
seattleanimalwatch
Sep 27, 20233 min read


What’s Happening with Animals in Seattle?
It’s often difficult to find out what’s happening with animals in Seattle. Media coverage is inconsistent at best and there is no...
seattleanimalwatch
Jul 27, 20233 min read


Anatomy of a Criminal Trial: Part 1 - a Primer
This is the first in a series of articles written to educate citizens and activists about the role of the legal system in addressing...
seattleanimalwatch
Jun 25, 20233 min read


WA State Addresses the Financial Cost of Animal Abuse
How Does It Compare to Seattle? The quick take: Washington State Governor Inslee signed substitute House Bill 1234 on May 4, 2023. The...
seattleanimalwatch
May 22, 20233 min read


Legislation Watch - March 2023
Three bills that impact animals and owners are winding their way through the Washington state Legislature. We will keep you updated on...
seattleanimalwatch
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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