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Support Animal Legal Defense Fund

Since 1979, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has been the leader in the fight to win animals the legal protection they so desperately need — and deserve.
Your generous support is vital to our continued success.

ALDF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization and relies almost entirely on individual, tax-deductible contributions from caring members and donors like you. Someday soon, U.S. courts will finally accept the evidence of science and common sense—and admit that animals are sentient individuals deserving of true, legal protection. Because more than 80% of ALDF’s annual budget goes directly to our program work, your donation will go to the best possible use to bring us closer to that day.

ALDF is proud to be a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity and have been awarded the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.

Ways to support ALDF and win the case against cruelty:

Donate

ALDF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization and relies almost entirely on individual, tax-deductible contributions from caring members and donors like you.

Monthly Giving

ALDF's Partners in Protection program makes it easier than ever for members to help animals throughout the year. It simplifies the donation process for you by automatically deducting the amount you specify from your checking or savings account or charging that amount to your credit card every month, quarter or week.

Join ALDF

If you're not already a member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, please join us! By making a donation of $15 or more, you'll receive a one-year subscription to our quarterly newsletter The Animals' Advocate, chock-full of great columns, legal updates, and photos of our animal "clients."

Membership Renewal

Renew your annual membership with the Animal Legal Defense Fund by making a donation of $15 or more. Your continued dedication, your ongoing support and your passion for helping to protect and save the lives of animals is what makes ALDF so successful.

Gift Memberships

Give the gift of compassion with an ALDF gift memberships. Your recipient receives a one year subscription to ALDF's quarterly newsletter, The Animals' Advocate, while ALDF receives the support needed to continue our work towards winning the case against cruelty.

Memorial Gifts

Make a gift in honor or memory of a special person or animal in your life. It's a thoughtful way to let someone know you care, about them and animals.

Estate Planning

Through a gift in your will, you can keep improving animals’ lives for years to come. Your bequest will help us to protect future generations of animals.

Affiliate Partners

Use your Visa card, send a special friend organic flowers, search the internet, shop online, or register for your wedding, all while supporting the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Our affiliate partners contribute a portion of their proceeds to ALDF each time one of our supporters uses their service.