WA animal laws and recent changes that affect pets and wildlife
This collection of stories describes laws about animals in Washington state, including recent changes to regulations about pets and wildlife.
For example, the state of Washington has enacted a ban on feeding certain wild animals to address the spread of illness. Washington also restricted the use of certain animals in traveling circuses to address animal welfare concerns.
In Tacoma, changes to city codes include updates to pet licensing fees and a new classification for “community cats” as part of efforts to manage animal overpopulation…