Resources

Know the laws in your state that protect children and animals -- download the following:

Child Welfare

Restorative Justice Laws by State 

Animal Welfare

• Bestiality Statutes by State

• State Animal Fighting Laws

• Animal Fighting Statutes by Code

• Cross-Reporting Mandates by Profession and State

• State Forfeiture and Bonding Laws

• Case Law and Statues Involving Damages for Harm to Animals

• Report Animal Abuse

• Animal Cruelty Statutes by State

• Animal Cruelty Statutes by Code

• Humane Education Laws by State

• Counseling Laws for Convicted Animal Abusers by State

• Laws for Psychological Evaluations for Animal Abusers by State

• The Few and the Proud: Prosecuters who Vigorously Pursue Animal Cruelty Cases

Breed-Specific Legislation

• Targeting 'Dangerous Dogs'

• Pit Bull Myth vs. Facts

Domestic Violence/Protective Orders

• Pets in Domestic Violence Protective Order Laws

• Expanding Protective Orders to Include Companion Animals

Euthanasia

• State Euthanasia Laws at a Glance

• Legislating Humane Euthanasia: Myths, Facts and a Call for Assistance

• Euthanasia Laws by State

• Euthanasia Laws: The Tragic State of Pet Overpopulation

Foreclosure Pets

• Tips for Homeowners

• Tips for Mortgage Lenders

• Tips for Shelter Professionals

• Pets Caught in the Foreclosure Crisis: We All Can Help

• Keeping People and Pets Together in Hard Financial Times

Mandatory Spay/Neuter

• Divided By a Love of Animals: The Controversy Behind Mandatory Spay/Neuter Laws

• Mandatory Spay/Neuter - The Right Fix for Your Community?

Pet Trusts

Laws on Pet Trusts

Pound Seizure

• Pound Seizure Background

• Pound Seizure Laws by State

• Pound Seizure in Michigan

Additional Important Information

• American Humane's Position Statements
• American Humane's Fact Sheets
• Protecting Animals Resources