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Lolita’s Safety and Well-Being Leads Advocates to Appeal to Court for Her Protection
On behalf of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, PETA, and Orca Network, animal law attorneys will be in court today to advocate for Lolita, a lonely orca trapped in the smallest orca tank in North America, at the infamous Miami Seaquarium.March 24, 2015 News -
Breeding Facility Forces Illegal, Gruesome Surgeries on Pregnant Monkeys at Florida Compound
In experiments that sound straight out of the dark ages, Hendry County, Florida’s Primate Products, a monkey-breeding facility supposed to be restricted to breeding monkeys, has instead been performing crude surgeries on pregnant animals for profit.April 2, 2015 News -
Case Inspiring Change in Florida Dog Bite Law Featured in The Florida Bar Journal
In a victory for due process in dog bite cases, a Florida law passed last year allows guardians of dogs accused of causing serious injury to a person to mount a defense on behalf of the animal to save that animal’s life.February 24, 2017 Animal Law Update -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Files First Brief in “MonkeyGate” Appeal
Standing for Government Transparency and Animal ProtectionMarch 3, 2017 News -
Is SeaWorld Secretly Fighting to Protect an Orca Breeding Program?
Representative Altman backtracks on support for Florida Orca Protection Act.July 28, 2017 News -
Speak Out In Support of the Greyhound Protection Amendment
Florida residents: Show your support for the Greyhound Protection Amendment, a constitutional amendment that would end the inhumane practice of greyhound racing in Florida by 2020.March 28, 2018 News -
Endangered Listing Could Lead to Retirement for Lone Orca at Seaquarium
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, PETA petition pays off: Lolita to gain protected status under endangered species act.February 4, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Lawsuit over Illegal Permitting of Monkey Breeding Facility Moves Forward
Hendry County court refuses to dismiss lawsuit regarding secretive approval of breeding facility for biomedical research.March 5, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Amends Lawsuit after County Approved Second Monkey Breeding Facility
Facility for monkeys known to carry Ebola, other diseases approved in violation of state public accountability law.May 28, 2015 Press Release -
Primate Breeding Facility Failing to Provide Proper Veterinary Care
Animal Legal Defense Fund files complaint against Primate Products for veterinary misconduct.July 16, 2015 Press Release