Legislation

Throughout the years, GAIN lobbied the Guam Legislature to review and pass legislation relevant to the welfare for Guam’s animals.

In 1993, all laws pertaining to animals were revised.

In 2001, legislation was passed allowing the Guam government to privatize the animal shelter.

In 2005, a law was passed allowing certified euthanasia technicians to administer euthanasia drugs at the GAIN shelter without a veterinarian present.

In 2006, a bill was passed to levy fines upon owners of animals that were impounded and to have funds go toward animal control.

In 2008, a bill to criminalize dog fighting was passed.

In 2011, Macon’s law went into effect and animal cruelty became a felony.


Current Guam Law:
10 GCA Health and Safety CH. 34 Keeping Animals
9 GCA Crimes and Corrections CH 70 Misc Crimes (Cruelty, Abuse, Abandonment, Dogfighting)