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- Lawsuit in Largest California Farmed Animal Rescue in History Moves Forward
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- California: Take a Stand Against Force-Fed Foie Gras
- Idaho: Felony Animal Cruelty Law Leaves Room for Improvement
- California: Protect Homeless and Lost Animals
- Help Prevent Cruelty to Farmed Animals
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- It’s Time to Ban Research on Chimpanzees
- When Children Witness Animal Cruelty
- Stand Up for America’s Horses
- Close Loopholes in the Federal Animal Fighting Law
- Puppy Killed During Alleged Domestic Violence, Repeat Offender Charged
- Animal Cruelty Goes Mobile
- Stolen and Abused Dog Rescued, Microchip Reunites Victims
- 29 Dogs Sadistically Killed in West Virginia Domestic Violence Case
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- No Jail Time in Florida Dogfighting Case
- Bemis and Trapani Sentenced in Kern County, Bemis Also Sentenced in San Bernardino County
- Terrier Survives Horrific Alleged Abuse, Jail Time Ordered
- Parole Denied for Convicted Animal Abuser
- Improve School Lunches and Save Farmed Animals’ Lives
- Save the Endangered Species Act and Speak Out For Wolves!
- Help Stop the Cruel Practice of Penning Coyotes & Foxes in Indiana
- Two Dogs Shot Multiple Times, Caught on Video
- New York: Put Teeth in Animal Fighting Law
- Help Protect Captive Tigers in the U.S.
- Repeat Offender Convicted in Hoarding Case
- Teen Felon Sentenced for Assaulting His Girlfriend and Trying to Flush a Puppy
- Keep Horse Slaughter Plants Out of Tennessee
- New York: Act Now to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws
- Missouri: Oppose Bill Promoting Animal Cruelty
- 2010
- Dogfighting Kingpin Granted Parole
- Puppy Mill Operator Kathy Bauck Sentenced on Latest Animal Abuse Conviction
- School Teacher Found Not Guilty of Felony Animal Abuse Charges
- Animal and Child Neglect Go Hand in Hand
- Sea Lion Shot in Eye – Conviction and Jail Time
- Bronx Dogfighting Ring, Prison Time Ordered
- Chained Dog Case Results in Fine
- Brunette Convicted in Dog Abuse Case
- Abandoned Dog Died Tied to Tree — Deferred Sentence
- Convicted Cockfighters Sentenced
- Dogs and Cats Severely Neglected, Eight Dead
- Humane Agents Predict a Dangerous Season for Horses
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- Jail Time for Men Who Tortured and Discarded Kitten
- Thanks to the Prosecution for Jail Time in Dog Starvation Case
- Jail Time in Dog Burning Case
- “Baby” Dies After Being Attacked With a Power Drill
- No Felony Charge for Chloe’s Killer
- High School Curriculum No Longer Includes Chicken Slaughter
- Trinity Co. Dog Abuse Case – Not Guilty Verdicts for 2, Zampatti Sentenced
- Jail Time for Dog Abuser, Send Thanks to Prosecutor
- Gizmo Case: Crawford Sentenced, Davis Took Plea Deal
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- Speak Out Against Foie Gras
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- StubbyDog: Rediscover the Pit Bull
- Animal Bill of Rights Week
- Taking Ag Gag to Court
- Rescue Tails Photo Contest 2013
- Animal Book Club
- Make a Splash: Free Lolita!
- Tony, the Truck Stop Tiger
- 30 Second Animal Law
- Duck, Duck, Goose: ALDF Takes on Foie Gras
- Egg Action Week
- Aaron Simpson: The Heart of a Fighter
- Kim McCoy: You Protect Who You Love
- Interview with Maya Gupta, Executive Director of Ahimsa House
- Lawsuit in Largest California Farmed Animal Rescue in History Moves Forward
- Backyard Butchers
- So You Wanna Be an Animal Lawyer?
- Interview with Will Potter
- ALDF Wins for Hens, Consumers in Settlement with Bay Area Egg Producer
- News
- Action Alerts
- Animal Bill of Rights Toolkit
- Lolita’s Chance at Freedom!
- Last Chance for Action on the Farm Bill?
- Stop the Horse Meat Industry!
- Californians, Did You Buy Eggs from Olivera’s Cage-Free Organic?
- Help ALDF Fight Puppy Mills
- Stop Trapping Silver River Monkeys!
- Stop Tyson Foods!
- Take Action to Stop Backyard Slaughter
- Give a Meaningful Sentence to Accused Cat Mutilator
- Animals on Airplanes Need Your Help
- Improve the Lives of Egg-Laying Hens
- California: Take a Stand Against Force-Fed Foie Gras
- Idaho: Felony Animal Cruelty Law Leaves Room for Improvement
- California: Protect Homeless and Lost Animals
- Help Prevent Cruelty to Farmed Animals
- Help Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages in New York City
- It’s Time to Ban Research on Chimpanzees
- When Children Witness Animal Cruelty
- Stand Up for America’s Horses
- Close Loopholes in the Federal Animal Fighting Law
- Puppy Killed During Alleged Domestic Violence, Repeat Offender Charged
- Animal Cruelty Goes Mobile
- Stolen and Abused Dog Rescued, Microchip Reunites Victims
- 29 Dogs Sadistically Killed in West Virginia Domestic Violence Case
- Death & Agony: Wild Horse Roundup
- Help Prevent “Hot Car” Dog Fatalities
- Pennsylvania: Ban Pigeon Shoots
- Horses Victimized by Animal Hoarding
- Hold Tyson Accountable!
- Action Alert Archive
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- No Jail Time in Florida Dogfighting Case
- Bemis and Trapani Sentenced in Kern County, Bemis Also Sentenced in San Bernardino County
- Terrier Survives Horrific Alleged Abuse, Jail Time Ordered
- Parole Denied for Convicted Animal Abuser
- Improve School Lunches and Save Farmed Animals’ Lives
- Save the Endangered Species Act and Speak Out For Wolves!
- Help Stop the Cruel Practice of Penning Coyotes & Foxes in Indiana
- Two Dogs Shot Multiple Times, Caught on Video
- New York: Put Teeth in Animal Fighting Law
- Help Protect Captive Tigers in the U.S.
- Repeat Offender Convicted in Hoarding Case
- Teen Felon Sentenced for Assaulting His Girlfriend and Trying to Flush a Puppy
- Keep Horse Slaughter Plants Out of Tennessee
- New York: Act Now to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws
- Missouri: Oppose Bill Promoting Animal Cruelty
- 2010
- Dogfighting Kingpin Granted Parole
- Puppy Mill Operator Kathy Bauck Sentenced on Latest Animal Abuse Conviction
- School Teacher Found Not Guilty of Felony Animal Abuse Charges
- Animal and Child Neglect Go Hand in Hand
- Sea Lion Shot in Eye – Conviction and Jail Time
- Bronx Dogfighting Ring, Prison Time Ordered
- Chained Dog Case Results in Fine
- Brunette Convicted in Dog Abuse Case
- Abandoned Dog Died Tied to Tree — Deferred Sentence
- Convicted Cockfighters Sentenced
- Dogs and Cats Severely Neglected, Eight Dead
- Humane Agents Predict a Dangerous Season for Horses
- 2009
- 2008
- Jail Time for Men Who Tortured and Discarded Kitten
- Thanks to the Prosecution for Jail Time in Dog Starvation Case
- Jail Time in Dog Burning Case
- “Baby” Dies After Being Attacked With a Power Drill
- No Felony Charge for Chloe’s Killer
- High School Curriculum No Longer Includes Chicken Slaughter
- Trinity Co. Dog Abuse Case – Not Guilty Verdicts for 2, Zampatti Sentenced
- Jail Time for Dog Abuser, Send Thanks to Prosecutor
- Gizmo Case: Crawford Sentenced, Davis Took Plea Deal
- Convicted Puppy Mill Owner Faces New Charges Based on New State Law
- Doogie the Chained Dog – Sentence Handed Down
- Dog Returned to Convicted Abuser by Judge
- 2007
- Petitions
- Sign the Animal Bill of Rights!
- Protect Your Food from Corporate Greed
- Sign the Petition! Model Ordinance for Great Apes
- Tell Top Ten U.S. Pork Producers to Drop Risky Drug Ractopamine
- Stop Horrific Conditions for Chickens at Cal-Maine Egg Production Facility
- Speak Out Against Foie Gras
- Support Tougher Dogfighting Laws
- Sign the Expose Animal Abusers Petition Now!
- Save Ben the Bear’s Friends
- Protect Kentucky’s Homeless Animals
- Speak Out for Better Protections for Captive Orcas!
- Petition Archive
- Current Cases
- Victories
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