Friday, October 19, 2018

#CANADA: Nova Scotia Passes Tough New Animal Cruelty Laws; Makes Cat Declawing Illegal

[world politics news]


The province of Nova Scotia earlier this month passed strong new animal protection legislation, becoming the first province in the country to make cat declawing illegal. The new laws also put an end to tail docking, ear cropping, devocalizing dogs, and other unnecessary cosmetic surgeries on companion animals. Those who declaw cats or otherwise mutilate animals for cosmetic reasons could face up to six months in jail and a $25,000 fine for a first offence.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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