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Protecting Animal Victims and Defending Oregon’s ’Bond-or-Forfeit’ Law
In Oregon v. Hershey, numerous animals were seized in a criminal cruelty investigation and later forfeited by their abuser. The Animal Legal Defense Fund submitted an amicus curiae brief in response to an appeal brought by the abuser. -
A Bill to Strengthen Cruelty Laws (Oregon)
This bill will both strengthen current cruelty laws and make it a crime to interfere with investigations into animal abuse and neglect. -
Army Corps to Blow Cormorants Out of the Sky—Can You Help?
If you are a lover of the Columbia River’s birds, the Animal Legal Defense Fund needs your help in putting a stop to this slaughter.March 24, 2015 News -
A Minor Setback to Oregon’s “Every Animal Counts” Rule
When animals are neglected or abused, even in large groups, each animal suffers individually.April 6, 2015 News -
Update: Each Animal Counts!
The rule in Oregon for crimes involving multiple animal victims is now crystal clear: Defendants may not avoid accountability for inflicting mass suffering via merger of convictions.August 20, 2015 News -
Eugene, Oregon, Passes Ordinance Banning Dogs Downtown
On March 8, 2017, the Eugene City Council passed a trial ordinance banning dogs from the city’s downtown areaMarch 31, 2017 Animal Law Update -
New Mega Dairy is an Environmental Catastrophe for Oregon Residents
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, in conjunction with other local and national groups, challenged the state of Oregon’s approval of a water-pollution permit for Lost Valley Farm, a mega dairy.June 27, 2017 News -
Oregon Becomes 11th State to Pass “Good Samaritan Law” to Protect Dogs Left in Hot Cars
The new law provides that anyone may enter a motor vehicle to remove an unattended child or domestic animal as long as certain requirements are met.August 23, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Join us at the Animal Legal Defense Fund 2017 Student Convention!
The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s first ever free Student Convention will be on October 13, 2017 in Portland, Oregon.September 12, 2017 News