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Social Compassion A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of animals worldwide.

“When the devastating Los Angeles fires struck, Lana Negrete stepped up to protect not only her constituents, but their ...
10/20/2026

“When the devastating Los Angeles fires struck, Lana Negrete stepped up to protect not only her constituents, but their beloved animals. She took that commitment to Sacramento, personally testifying in support of our AB 478, the FOUND Act, and helping us get this critical animal protection legislation signed into law. Lana has demonstrated that she turns compassion into action, and Compassion PAC is proud to endorse her for Santa Monica City Council.”

— Judie Mancuso, Founder, President & CEO, Social Compassion in Legislation

10/15/2026

It's time to take action to protect the animals of Skid Row. Learn more:
https://socialcompassioninlegislation.org/humane-officer-program/

Social Compassion’s proposed Community Support and Humane Enforcement Partnership is an initiative designed to improve animal welfare and strengthen enforcement of animal protection laws on Los Angeles’s Skid Row.

The proposed program would build on Los Angeles Animal Services’ existing reserve animal control officer framework, bringing dedicated, trained personnel into the community to address animal neglect and cruelty. By combining humane enforcement with community outreach, education, and collaboration with local nonprofits, the initiative aims to help people access essential resources for their animals, including pet food and veterinary care, while supporting investigations when suspected cruelty warrants legal action.

Judie and Nick explain why dedicated, full-time personnel are essential to making a meaningful difference and discuss the support the proposed partnership has received from local officials. They also reflect on the success of Social Compassion’s recent event and the importance of community support in advancing animal protection.

You can help bring this initiative to life. Donations will help fund on-the-ground efforts to support vulnerable animals and the people who care for them on Skid Row.

10/13/2026

📄 Read the Press Release
https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-seeks-public-comment-on-draft-bobcat-conservation-plan

🗣️ Send a Comment
CDFW is accepting written comments on the draft plan through Nov. 1, 2026. Comments can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please include “California Bobcat Conservation and Management Plan” in the subject line.

Alternatively, comments and information may be mailed to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Branch, Attn: Rachel Roberts, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090.

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Stay informed on ways to protect animals by visiting socialcompassion.org

☔ IT'S STORM SEASON! Is your pet ready?Heavy rain, flooding, power outages and evacuations can happen quickly.Prepare no...
10/09/2026

☔ IT'S STORM SEASON! Is your pet ready?

Heavy rain, flooding, power outages and evacuations can happen quickly.

Prepare now. Protect them later.

We are proud to endorse Chris Kluwe for California State Assembly District 72.This race is especially personal to me bec...
10/08/2026

We are proud to endorse Chris Kluwe for California State Assembly District 72.

This race is especially personal to me because I ran for this very seat in 2022, so I know firsthand both the communities that make up this district and the challenges of running here.

As Founder, President and CEO of Social Compassion in Legislation, a former public member of the California Veterinary Medical Board, and former Vice Chair of the Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee, protecting animals and our environment has been central to my work for many years.

Chris has made protecting our beaches, clean water, and our coastal environment an important part of his campaign, and I believe those values go hand in hand with protecting the animals who depend on these ecosystems.

From our beloved dogs and cats to California’s wildlife and marine life, I look forward to working with Chris in Sacramento on laws that protect animals and the environment we all share.

Judie Mancuso
Founder, Compassion PAC

📢 CALL TO ACTION FOR BOBCATS! Department of Fish & Wildlife Public Comment Open and Need Your Comments!📄 From CDFW Websi...
10/08/2026

📢 CALL TO ACTION FOR BOBCATS! Department of Fish & Wildlife Public Comment Open and Need Your Comments!

📄 From CDFW Website :
https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-seeks-public-comment-on-draft-bobcat-conservation-plan

📄 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting public comments on the just-released draft California Bobcat Conservation and Management Plan.
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=247441&inline

📄 The 133-page draft management plan was developed over five years alongside the California Bobcat Population Monitoring Project’s Report of Findings released in August.
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=247243&inline

📄 Both efforts are the result of California Assembly Bill 1254.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1254

🗣️ CDFW is accepting written comments on the draft plan through Nov. 1, 2026.

E-mail comments to | [email protected]
Please include “California Bobcat Conservation and Management Plan” in the subject line.

Mail comments to |
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Branch
Attn: Rachel Roberts
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090

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We are proud to endorse Chris Duncan for California State Senate District 36.As Founder, President and CEO of Social Com...
10/07/2026

We are proud to endorse Chris Duncan for California State Senate District 36.

As Founder, President and CEO of Social Compassion in Legislation, a former public member of the California Veterinary Medical Board, and former Vice Chair of the Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee, protecting animals and our environment has been central to my work for many years.

Chris has already demonstrated that these issues matter to him. As a San Clemente City Councilmember, he supported funding through the Coastal Animal Services Authority for improvements to the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter and has participated in events supporting the shelter with the Pet Project Foundation. He has also worked to protect our coastal environment through efforts involving beach preservation, ocean water quality, and long-term shoreline protection.

From our beloved dogs and cats to California’s precious wildlife and marine life, I look forward to working with Chris in Sacramento on laws that protect animals and the environment we all share.

Judie Mancuso
Founder, Compassion PAC

"“There have been many animals who have been victims of cruelty who have sat much longer in a cage than they should have...
10/07/2026

"“There have been many animals who have been victims of cruelty who have sat much longer in a cage than they should have,” Haney said. “This bill will create more clarity on the legal tools that counties can rely on to get these vulnerable animals who have been harmed into a home where they can be safe and live permanently.”

Under existing law, shelters can only move to place the animals for adoption if seized by a warrant or under specific circumstances under Penal Code 597.1. AB 2344 will allow shelters to follow the same guidelines to place any legally seized animal up for adoption if the owner fails to claim and pay for the care of the animal.

Judie Mancuso, founder of Social Compassion in Legislation, says the bill originally would have established an animal abuse registry in California, an issue Mancuso has pushed for before. But Haney says privacy concerns from the Assembly Committee on Public Safety led to that version of the bill being scrapped in favor of a proposal from the LA County DA’s office.

“It’s an issue in LA County with animals being there over 300 days in shelters because people take off; they can’t even find them for their court dates,” Mancuso said. “The animals are lingering, and there’s just no solution.”

Dan Felizzatto, Special Assistant District Attorney and legislative advocate for the LA County DA’s office, says animal shelters across the state are dealing with overcrowding, with “basically every single shelter” in Southern California operating at over 100% capacity."

Read full article : https://capitolweekly.net/haney-bill-gives-shelter-animals-a-new-chance-at-life/?shem=aimgspe,

Save the date to join Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL) Volunteer Data Scientist, Michael Mavrovouniotis, PHD at t...
09/30/2026

Save the date to join Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL) Volunteer Data Scientist, Michael Mavrovouniotis, PHD at these webinars!

Register at the links below: Dogs and Data webinar Session #2, Thursday, October 15, 2026:
https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/dogs-data-2026/

Hosted by The Pedigree Foundation

The ASPCA Research Forum, Thursday, October 22, 2026:
https://www.aspcapro.org/research-forum-2026-agenda

Read More about the work of Michael Mavrovouniotis, PHD here: https://socialcompassioninlegislation.org/shelter-data-analysis/

Governor Signs Haney Bill to Get Abused Animals Out of Shelters and Into Safe Homes FasterAB 2344 closes a loophole that...
09/28/2026

Governor Signs Haney Bill to Get Abused Animals Out of Shelters and Into Safe Homes Faster

AB 2344 closes a loophole that can leave animals rescued from abuse and neglect stuck in shelters for months while criminal cases move through the courts.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Animals rescued from abuse and neglect will have a clearer path out of crowded shelters and into safe homes under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) AB 2344 closes a gap in California law that can leave animals seized in cruelty and neglect cases stuck in shelters for months while their owners’ criminal cases move through the courts. […]

“Animals rescued from abuse or neglect shouldn’t spend months stuck in a shelter because of a technical gap in our laws,” said Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco). “When an animal is legally removed from a dangerous situation, there should be a clear path forward. AB 2344 gives shelters that clarity, reduces the time and resources spent caring for animals whose cases are stuck in limbo, and helps rescued animals move toward safe, permanent homes sooner.”

[…]

“For shelter staff and volunteers who care for these dogs every day, it is heartbreaking to know an animal is ready for a safe home but be powerless to help them get there. We know that heartbreak personally through our newest board member and many of our supporters.

AB 2344 finally gives these dogs a path out of the cage and into a new life. We thank Assemblymember Haney for carrying this important bill and Governor Newsom for signing it, and for his support of animal protection throughout his two terms,” said Judie Mancuso, founder and president of Social Compassion in Legislation, cosponsor of the bill.

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The legislation was sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and Social Compassion in Legislation and supported by animal welfare organizations including the San Diego Humane Society.

AB 2344 will take effect January 1, 2027.

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