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Restricting Public Contact with Wild Animals (Pennsylvania)
This bill would restrict the public from feeding or having direct physical contact with wildlife without a separating barrier. -
Protecting Pennsylvania’s Mother Dogs from Puppy Mill Neglect
Puppy mills in Pennsylvania are now required to provide all dogs with safe, comfortable flooring and with free access to fresh air and room to exercise.December 2, 2016 Legally Brief -
25 Animals Rescued from Pennsylvania Ice Cream Shop
All animals from Jim Mack’s Ice Cream shop, including alpacas, a llama, emus, peacocks, rabbits, chickens, goats, and a goose, were transferred to rescues.December 7, 2017 News -
No More Concrete Cage – Lawsuit Wins Permanent Sanctuary for Ricky the Bear
Lawsuit convinces shop owner to finally release Ricky the bear to wild animal sanctuary.February 9, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Suit over Weak Puppy Mill Regulations Moves Forward
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania allowed a lawsuit filed by the national nonprofit Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) to move forward against the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.May 19, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Asks Court for Judgment in Lawsuit Against State Agriculture Department for Gutting “Dog Law”
Suit asserts agency lacks authority to change law.February 11, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues Animaland Zoological Park Over Endangered Species Act Violations
Lawsuit also charges neglect under state regulations.March 9, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Lawsuit Shuts Down Inhumane Pennsylvania Roadside Zoo
Animals are moved to rescue facilities.August 29, 2016 Press Release -
Landmark Puppy Mill Decision Reinstates Regulations on Cruel Industry
Court strikes down exemptions to humane standards of care for Pennsylvania’s most infamous export.September 9, 2016 Press Release -
The Pro Bono Legal Team Who Helped Free Ricky the Bear
In February, the Animal Legal Defense Fund announced the news that a female black bear named Ricky had been released to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, after our lawsuit secured her freedom from a tiny concrete cage at a Pennsylvania ice-cream shop.March 3, 2015 Pro Bono Spotlight