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Animal Legal Defense Fund Partners with the NCJFCJ to Address Animal Cruelty
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges are pleased to announce a new partnership to address judicial response in court cases related to animal cruelty.October 25, 2018 Press Release -
2016-2018: Captive Wild Animals
Illegal trafficking in rare and exotic wild animals is a $10 to $20 billion-a-year business, the profits of which come at the expense of broken families and countless injured and/or dead animals. -
Quinnipiac University: “People and Animals in Crisis:” Public Forum on Protecting Animals in Domestic Violence Situations
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter at Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, recently gained some community recognition through efforts on behalf of S.B. 284, a bill that would allow judges to issue orders of protection.May 1, 2007 Student Chapter Spotlight -
2021 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship Recipients
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships are awarded to law student members of our student chapters based upon demonstrated commitment to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission, “to advance the interests and protect the lives of animals through the legal system.”June 3, 2021 Student Chapters -
China Reclassifies Dogs from “Livestock” to “Companion Animals”
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and mounting criticism of the dog meat trade from Chinese citizens, the national government of China has issued draft guidelines to reclassify dogs from “livestock” to “companion animals.”May 20, 2020 Animal Law Update -
New York Expands Law Allowing Companion Animals on Public Transit in Emergency Evacuations
In October 2018, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation permitting companion animals to board any public transportation service in the event of a state of emergency and evacuation.February 19, 2019 Animal Law Update -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Praises County Commission Unanimous Approval of Exotic Animal Ordinance
Ordinance balances needs of responsible exotics owners and public safety.November 18, 2015 Press Release -
Finalize Your Emergency Plans Ahead of Irma
Right on the heels of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma will make landfall this week on the east coast.September 6, 2017 News -
Spotlight: Mallory Lizana
Mallory Lizana is a 2021 recipient of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Advancement in Animal Law Scholarship.June 3, 2021 Student Chapter Spotlight -
Craigslist Pet Ads: What You’ll See, How to Reply, and What to Expect in Response
Concerned about animal abuse facilitated by Craigslist posts, an Animal Legal Defense Fund supporter began responding to “pet” ads in September 2020. After responding to more than 400 ads, the supporter shares their experiences and tips for helping protect animals being traded on the platform.January 21, 2021 Legal Resource