The Coalition to Ban the Crates proudly supports a NJ state bill to ban the cruel confinement of mother pigs in gestation crates and calves in veal crates.

Animal cruelty has no place in a civilized society, but sadly it is still legal in New Jersey to confine a mother pig and veal calf in a crate so small they are unable to stand up, turn around, and take more than one step forward or backward.

Thankfully, the coalition is incredibly close to making this bill a reality. The 2023 bill has passed the state legislature and now just needs the NJ Governor to sign it into law! 

This coalition of animal protection organizations is striving to pass state bill (S.2197/S.2189/H.3245), “An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows,” which will ban the use of these wild animals for traveling entertainment in MA. 

The coalition is urging state legislators to support this bill, which currently resides in the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. 

The Lights Out Coalition is a diverse alliance of organizations and professionals dedicated to protecting New York's wildlife and impacting change to benefit the interconnectedness of animals, humans, and the environment. 

In 2021, the coalition helped pass “Lights Out NYC” legislation to save thousands of migrating birds from deadly collisions with buildings at night. The laws passed by the New York City Council require all City-owned and leased buildings to turn off non-essential outdoor lights from 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. during peak avian migratory periods, potentially saving up to 230,000 birds each year from becoming disoriented by the artificial lights and having deadly collisions at night into buildings with glass. Currently, the coalition is supporting Intro 1039 by the New York City Council, which is legislation that further prohibits unnecessary nighttime illumination.

In addition to working closely with other organizations to protect the Endangered Species Act (ESA), one of the most successful conservation laws of our time, the ESA at 50 coalition is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Act in 2023. The ESA has saved and protected countless species on the verge of extinction in both the United States and around the world. 

One Million Species Coalition:

Organizations of all sizes - big and small, international and local are calling for the creation of a National Biodiversity Strategy for the United States.  

Protect Biodiversity Coalition:

This diverse coalition of non-profit organizations is specifically urging the Biden Administration to protect biodiversity through a National Biodiversity Strategy. 

The Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization formed in February of 2000 to promote collaboration among those who work in animal welfare, both professionals and volunteers. The mission of MAC is to maintain a leadership role within the Massachusetts animal welfare community using sustainable, effective, and widely used forums for dialogue and strategic collaboration to reduce the number of homeless, neglected, displaced, and abused companion animals.  

The Fur Free Alliance (FFA) is an international coalition of 40 animal protection organizations, FOUR PAWS included, that work together to end the exploitation and killing of animals for fur. The FFA represents millions of supporters worldwide. 

FOUR PAWS USA is also an official US representative for the Fur Free Retailer Program, which is an initiative of the FFA. 

• Increase the visibility and public understanding of animal advocacy issues
• Increase public support to end animal suffering
• Elevate the status of animals as a mainstream issue in society
• Analyze the current status of the animal advocacy movement and strategize the best methods for advancing our work
• Enhance the professional skills of people working in the animal advocacy movement
• Facilitate respect, cooperation, and communication among member organizations

• Promote the image of the nonprofit sector as efficient, effective, and essential
• Strengthen the nonprofit sector by engaging members in advocacy and affecting public policy initiatives
• Build capacity in nonprofits across the state

BALLOT INITIATIVE PASSED! FOUR PAWS is proud to be a member of this coalition that was created to support a 2016 statewide ballot measure that would phase out extreme confinement and lifelong immobilization of animals on factory farms as well as the sale of products produced under those conditions. The measure would ensure that certain farm animals are able to stand up, lie down, turn around, and extend their limbs by phasing out the extreme confinement of breeding pigs, veal calves, and egg-laying hens. Ten states have already passed laws to address these kinds of inhumane practices, and nearly 100 major food retailers—including McDonald’s and Walmart—are working with suppliers to make similar reforms in their food supply chains.

Among others, the coalition includes the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Animal Rescue League of Boston, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, Zoo New England, United Farm Workers, Center for Food Safety, family farmers, veterinarians, and public health professionals.