Justice For Rosie

Protect the bond between pets and the people who truly care for them.

Rosie was Taken From her primary caregiver under outdated Illinois laws. We’re fighting to change that — For every family.

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Rosie's Story

Rosie is a senior Puggle who spent years bonded to her primary caregiver — the person who fed her, walked her, trained her, paid for her medical care, and built an irreplaceable emotional connection with her.

When the relationship ended, outdated Illinois laws allowed Rosie to be taken away without considering her caregiving bond, daily routine, medical needs, or emotional wellbeing.

Rosie’s story reflects the experience of countless people who have lost their pets due to outdated custody laws that treat animals like property, not family.

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Why This Matters

In most states, pets are still considered property. Courts often ignore:

Raised: $179.000

Goal: $259.000

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Raised: $179.000

Goal: $259.000

Donate Now

Raised: $179.000

Goal: $259.000

Donate Now

Raised: $179.000

Goal: $259.000

Donate Now

Raised: $179.000

Goal: $259.000

Donate Now

Raised: $179.000

Goal: $259.000

Donate Now

This outdated framework allows pets to be removed from their true caregivers without Justice or consideration of their wellbeing.

What Is Rosie's Law?

Rosie’s Law is a proposed Illinois bill that introduces a modern, humane standard for companion animal custody. It requires courts to consider: Rosie’s Law protects pets from being wrongfully removed as a form of control or retaliation.