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.

Dogfighting Kingpin Up For Parole
Charleston County, South Carolina
Act by: September 8
Death Toll Rises to 21 in Wild Horse Roundup
Help stop this massacre of America's wild horses!
Speak Out Against "Crush Videos" – Support HR 5092
Email your representatives today!
Los Angeles Case Highlights Need for "Hot Car" Awareness
Get the information you need to protect animals in your community.
Abandoned Dog Died Tied to Tree
El Paso County, Colorado
Hearing date: September 7
Teen Felon Charged with Assaulting His Girlfriend and Trying to Flush a Puppy
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Pre-trial hearing: September 8
Two Dogs Shot Multiple Times, Caught on Video
Orange County, Florida
Trial date: October 18
Repeat Offender Facing Charges in Hoarding Case
New Haven, Connecticut
Pre-trial hearings: August 16 and August 31
Sea Lion Shot in Eye
Sutter County, California
Pre-trial hearing: September 13
Dogs and Cats Severely Neglected, Eight Dead
Clinton County, New York
Sentencing date: September 15
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!
No Felony Charge for Chloe's Killer
Catawba County, North Carolina
Act now!
Puppy Dies While Boarding - No Charges
Putnam County, Illinois
Act now!