Animal Laws - Making a Difference
Indiana - Want to know what animal laws are in committee or being worked on? Which ones you can call and support with your legislator? Please call your Indiana Senator at 1-800-382-9467 and Representative at 1-800-382-9842 (Democrats) and Representative at 1-800-382-9841 (Republicans) express your support for the House or Senate Bill you want Supported or Opposed. https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2016/bills/house/
Legislators and Citizens, please consider the following changes:
Excellent "No Kill Advocacy" Materials - http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/shelter-reform.html
Written by Nathan Winogard, Stanford Law School
Click on the button below for the 64 page Sample Law legislation template:
Written by Nathan Winogard, Stanford Law School
Click on the button below for the 64 page Sample Law legislation template:
Other States - If you aren't in Indiana, find out what the State Government Website is for you and often they will have posted information on pending votes and legislation which makes it easy for you as a citizen to lobby and make a difference--with just some phone calls to let them know.
IMPORTANT: Please review and support the suggested Legislative Changes by Indiana's Voice for Animal Safety and Protection Rights These are changes citizens feel need to be adopted Statewide. If you are from another state, please consider asking your State Legislators to adopted these as well. Thank you.
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Local Michiana Citizens:
There are local groups interested in changing aspects of laws pertaining to how animals are legally regulated. If you are interested, please contact these groups directly. Thank you.
There are local groups interested in changing aspects of laws pertaining to how animals are legally regulated. If you are interested, please contact these groups directly. Thank you.
Indiana's Voice for Animal Safety and Protection Rights - https://www.facebook.com/groups/INanimalprotectionrights/
Michiana Animal Welfare League - https://www.facebook.com/groups/818504741495300/
Northern Indiana Animal Advocates Working for Change - https://www.facebook.com/groups/543453069146467/
St. Joseph County Animal Welfare League - https://www.facebook.com/groups/818504741495300/
Animal Legal Defense Fund - http://aldf.org/
ASPCA Advocacy - https://www.aspca.org/take-action
Humane Society of America in Indiana - https://www.facebook.com/HSUSIndiana/?fref=ts
Michigan State Animal Legal and Historical Center On this site you will find a comprehensive repository of information about animal law, including: over 1200 full text cases (US, historical, and UK), over 1400 US statutes, over 60 topics and comprehensive explanations, legal articles on a variety of animal topics and an international collection. https://www.animallaw.info/
Research Laws - Write My Law is designed to help you research laws you may want to have enacted in your area. http://www.writemylaw.com
Researching Case Law with Google - https://scholar.google.com/?hl=en
Thanks to Indiana Representative Linda Lawson for her Advocacy. Please support her efforts on Spay & Neuter Legislation HB1201 and Service Dogs for Veterans HR1.
Indiana Code:
(C) Lost or Stray Animals.
(1) Persons finding a stray animal shall notify Animal Care and Control within 48 hours of finding the animal. Animal Care and Control shall inspect or scan the animal to determine ownership. Animal Care and Control shall return the animal to its rightful owner.
(2) Any found animal shall be held for a minimum seven days before a disposition is made, unless the animal needs to be euthanized for humanitarian purposes upon the decision of a veterinarian (if available) or the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee due to the animal’s mental or physical condition to prevent suffering.
(3) Persons finding an animal are obligated to comply with all rules and regulations of this chapter pertaining to humane care and treatment of animals while said animal is in their custody awaiting return of the animal to its actual owner. After seven days, the finder may keep the animal if he obtains the necessary permits or licenses required by this chapter or upon a determination by a court of law if ownership is contested. Persons who retain the animal accept the responsibilities as a custodian of the animal.
(D) Injury Caused by Motor Vehicle to Animals. Any person operating a motor vehicle who knowingly causes injury or death to a domestic animal shall immediately notify the owner, Animal Care and Control or local authorities of the location of the animal (dial 911). [1983 Code § 9.90.04.]
(C) Lost or Stray Animals.
(1) Persons finding a stray animal shall notify Animal Care and Control within 48 hours of finding the animal. Animal Care and Control shall inspect or scan the animal to determine ownership. Animal Care and Control shall return the animal to its rightful owner.
(2) Any found animal shall be held for a minimum seven days before a disposition is made, unless the animal needs to be euthanized for humanitarian purposes upon the decision of a veterinarian (if available) or the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee due to the animal’s mental or physical condition to prevent suffering.
(3) Persons finding an animal are obligated to comply with all rules and regulations of this chapter pertaining to humane care and treatment of animals while said animal is in their custody awaiting return of the animal to its actual owner. After seven days, the finder may keep the animal if he obtains the necessary permits or licenses required by this chapter or upon a determination by a court of law if ownership is contested. Persons who retain the animal accept the responsibilities as a custodian of the animal.
(D) Injury Caused by Motor Vehicle to Animals. Any person operating a motor vehicle who knowingly causes injury or death to a domestic animal shall immediately notify the owner, Animal Care and Control or local authorities of the location of the animal (dial 911). [1983 Code § 9.90.04.]
Law Research:
If you as a group or individual needs to research laws by finding current ordinances, looking at ordinances in other areas and doing research, this site may be helpful: http://www.WriteMyLaw.com
If you as a group or individual needs to research laws by finding current ordinances, looking at ordinances in other areas and doing research, this site may be helpful: http://www.WriteMyLaw.com
