Animal Legal Defense Fund : Press Room

ALDF Background
For more than three decades, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has been fighting to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. Founded in 1979 by attorneys active in shaping the emerging field of animal law, ALDF has blazed the trail for stronger enforcement of anti-cruelty laws and more humane treatment of animals in every corner of American life. Today, ALDF’s groundbreaking efforts to push the U.S.legal system to end the suffering of abused animals are supported by hundreds of dedicated attorneys and more than 100,000 members. More...

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ALDF Experts & Executive Team

Looking for an expert voice on an animal law issue? ALDF staff and attorney spokespeople are available to address issues ranging from criminal animal abuse to pet custody to the growth of the emerging field of animal law and more. Meet our team of experts.

Calendar of Events

Check out conferences, academic symposiums, and speaking engagements around the country relating to animals and the legal system.

Research & Reports

ALDF experts produce numerous reports and comprehensive resources addressing animal law issues. Find many of our reports, compendiums, manuals for legal advocates, and other comprehensive resources here, in their entirety.

ALDF in the News

Whether it’s a small-town cruelty case or a national animal abuse scandal, experts from the Animal Legal Defense Fund are frequently called on to provide their expertise about animals and the law. Check out ALDF’s recent headline appearances.

Images & Video

ALDF offers viewable and downloadable media to supplement our reports and casework features. In addition, download our logo or watch a short video about the history of the Animal Legal Defense Fund and animal law.

ALDF Testimonials

Hear what some of the Animal Legal Defense Fund's supporters are saying about our work to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.

Newsletter Archive

See where we've been—and where we're heading—in the in-depth coverage of the Animal Legal Defense Fund's work found in every issue of our quarterly member newsletter, The Animals' Advocate.