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Meeting with your representative about animal services is a powerful tool in animal advocacy, allowing individuals to directly influence policy and drive meaningful change. By sharing personal experiences, expert knowledge, and community concerns, advocates can educate lawmakers on pressing animal welfare issues and champion solutions.

These meetings:

  • Humanize the statistics and stories behind animal welfare issues

  • Foster relationships and build trust between advocates and policymakers

  • Provide opportunities to discuss legislation, funding, and program improvements 

  • Demonstrate community support for animal welfare initiatives

    By engaging in constructive dialogue, advocates can:

  • Shape policy decisions impacting local animal shelters and services

  • Secure funding for vital programs and resources

  • Advance legislation protecting animals from cruelty and neglect

  • Enhance community engagement and education on animal welfare Join the movement.

    Schedule a meeting with your representative today and become a voice for the voiceless.

SCHEDULING INSTRUCTIONS

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To schedule a meeting with a California legislator, follow these steps:
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  • Step 1: To schedule a meeting with a California legislator, begin by finding the legislatures that represent the district(s) you live and/or advocate in:
    CLICK HERE TO FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
     

  • Step 2: Once you have utilized the "Find Your Representative" tool above, click on the name of the representative you would like to schedule a meeting with. This will take you to your representative's official webpage.

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  • Step 3: Please keep in mind that each legislature's webpage will vary on how they would like you to contact them & you may need to poke around a bit on their website to find the contact links. Some will have a link to schedule a meeting, others will just have contact information for you to email or call. The information you provide whether emailing, calling or using their online scheduling form will be the same:
    - Name of Organization/Person
    - Contact Information
    - Meeting Purpose (It can be as simple as "I would like to have a discussion about  animal services in your district")
    - Preferred Date and Time
    - Location Preference (e.g., Capitol Office, District Office, Virtual)​​

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  • Step 4: Provide Additional Information (if necessary) If you're scheduling an event, provide event logistics, such as date, time, location, and dress attire. Specify the legislature's role, whether other elected officials will attend, and if press or media are invited.
     

  • Additional Tips: Check the California State Senate & Assembly websites for legislative deadlines and calendars to plan your meeting accordingly:
    CA ASSEMBLY WEBSITE
    CA SENATE WEBSITE    ​​​​

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