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SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) recently introduced legislation that would save taxpayer dollars while reducing the number of dogs and cats that are euthanized. Senate Bill 64 requires that all municipal animal shelters microchip any dog or cat that is adopted or claimed by a pet owner.

“Our pets are part of our family and my four-legged friends, Buster and Pepper, are precious to me. Should both of them not come home, a planted microchip allows me to find and bring them home. By microchipping our dogs and cats with the owner’s information, we can help reunite pets with owners, drop the euthanized numbers, and save taxpayer dollars,” said Senator Chang.

"Micro-chipping every animal that leaves a shelter is the easiest and most efficient way animals are returned to their owners," said Judie Mancuso, President and Founder of the bill's sponsor, Social Compassion in Legislation . "Getting pets back to their owners saves municipalities money by reducing the cost of sheltering and timely rehoming efforts, but most importantly saves animals' lives from needless euthanasia. This bill is a win for animals, families, and taxpayers."

Microchips are the most reliable source of identification for animals. When a pet is found by an animal shelter or vet, a scanner will detect the microchip and the unique ID number with the owner’s contact information.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 6.5 million dogs and cats enter animal shelters every year. And each year, 1.5 million dogs and cats are euthanized. This means that every hour, 171 animals are being put to death.

The end of fur trapping in California? Bill seeks to shut down a dwindling industry

By  LOUIS SAHAGUN

JAN 25, 2019 

https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-prohibit-fur-trapping-20190124-story.html

Sunset on Sunset Event Recap

SCIL Board members: Haze Lynn, Dr. Karen Halligan, Margie Perenchio, Nick Sackett, Simone Reyes, Katie Cleary, Leah Sturgis, Chela Landau with guest of honor, John Paul DeJoria, and SCIL founder Judie Mancuso.

L-R: Jane Velez Mitchell, Lisa Bloom, Judie Mancuso, Assembly Member Ash Kalra, Genesis Butler, John Paul DeJoria, Joanna Krupa, and Linda Middlesworth

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LOS ANGELES (January 28, 2019): On Saturday, January 19, Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL) hosted a celebratory event at Andaz West Hollywood that brought together elected officials, celebrities and social justice champions who are committed to fighting for animal rights issues with landmark legislation. “Sunset on Sunset”, an event moderated by Lisa Bloom and Jane Velez-Mitchell, honored legislative champions including John Paul DeJoria, Senator Nancy Skinner, Joanna Krupa, Linda Middlesworth and Genesis Butler. The event served as the jump start for 2019 to fuel the effort for more breakthrough wins and raised funds for all the exciting work SCIL will embark on during the year to save and protect animals.

“Californians love animals! Our 2018 successes really energized many to step up and support us so we can accomplish more. “Sunset on Sunset” exceeded our expectations and with everyone's generosity we can begin to undertake our exciting 2019 legislative goals,” said Founder, CEO and President of Social Compassion in Legislation, Judie Mancuso.

In addition, CEO and Chairman of John Paul Systems and Founder of Patron Tequila John Paul DeJoria was honored for his distinguishing work serving the community and advocating for animal anti-cruelty laws. City Councilmember Paul Koretz, representing the fifth council district, presented John Paul DeJoria an official proclamation from the City of Los Angeles for his philanthropy work.

“I’m honored to receive this recognition from SCIL and the Los Angeles City Council and commend all they have done to make the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetic Act a reality,” said John Paul DeJoria, Chairman and Co-Founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems. “JPMS was a pioneer in the fight against animal testing when Paul Mitchell and I founded the company 30+ years ago, and I’m hopeful that this act will inspire other states to do the same and motivate our industry partners to implement new testing protocols as well.”

The event featured various socialites including Artist Harley Quinn Smith, Actress Taylor Blackwell, Actress Gianna Simone, West Hollywood City Councilmember John D’Amico, West Hollywood Councilmember Lauren Meister, Torrance City Council Member Tim Goodrich, Senator Bob Hertzberg, Senator Scott Wilk, Assemblymember Richard Bloom, Assemblymember Ash Kalra, and Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian.

Thank you Harley Quinn Smith and Taylor Blackwell and their band the "Tenth" for performing! Along with our very own rockstar, Nick Sackett, SCIL Legislative Director.