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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. -
2023 U.S. Animal Protection Laws Rankings
Each year, our attorneys compile and review every state and territory’s animal protection laws and rank them according to the relative strength and weakness of their laws. -
Arrest Made in Puppy-Burning Case!
Thanks to the dedicated work of the Sacramento SPCA, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s department, and the Sacramento Metro Fire department, an arrest has been made.February 24, 2015 News -
America’s Top Ten Animal Defenders for 2020 Award Winners Announced
Animal Legal Defense Fund recognizes animal protection heroes during National Justice for Animals WeekFebruary 21, 2020 Press Release -
Recap: 9th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference
The Animal Legal Defense Fund presented at the 9th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference.November 19, 2019 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of Stolen and Slaughtered Horse
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for horse's theft and death in Manatee County, FloridaDecember 9, 2019 Article -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of 15 Horses who were Shot and Killed
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the horses’ deaths in Floyd County, KentuckyDecember 19, 2019 Press Release -
State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Illinois is #1, Mississippi #50
Animal Legal Defense Fund Publishes 2019 State Ranking ReportJanuary 21, 2020 Press Release -
Rankings in Review: State Anti Cruelty Laws 2020
Join Animal Legal Defense Fund staff attorney Kathleen Wood as she discusses the annual Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report.
