Action Alerts

Every day, ALDF attorneys work to keep animal abusers off the streets and prevent them from ever harming another victim. Letters, emails, and phone calls from concerned members of the public often make the crucial difference for animals in cases of criminal animal cruelty. ALDF’s Actionline provides urgent updates on cruelty cases around the country, and what you can do to help win justice for animals.

Check back frequently for updates—or even better, sign up now to bec­ome a member of ALDF’s Anti-Cruelty Team (ACT) and receive email action alerts when cases need your attention. 

Check out the Actionline cases below…and join the Anti-Cruelty ­Team now!

Warning: These summaries may contain graphic details.

Repeat Offender Facing Charges in Hoarding Case
New Haven, Connecticut
Pre-trial hearing: February 4
Two Dogs Shot Multiple Times, Caught on Video
Orange County, Florida
Trial date: March 1
Sea Lion Shot in Eye
Sutter County, California
Pre-trial hearing: March 3
Charges Pending in Chained Dog Case
Chatham County, Georgia
Hearing date: March 22
School Teacher Faces Felony Animal Abuse Charges
Palm Beach County, Florida
Trial date: March 29
Horses Victimized by Animal Hoarding
Harrison County, Ohio
Act now!
Protect Our Horses!
Put a stop to abusive practices and support H.R. 305 and H.R. 503.
21 Protected Birds Shot to Death
Collier County, Florida
Act now!
Jail Time for Dog Abuser, Send Thanks to Prosecutor
Washington County, Oregon
Act now!
No Felony Charge for Chloe's Killer
Catawba County, North Carolina
Act now!
Puppy Dies While Boarding - No Charges
Putnam County, Illinois
Act now!
Doogie the Chained Dog - Sentence Handed Down
East Freedom, Pennsylvania
Act now!