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2022 U.S. State 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. -
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. -
Seeking Justice for Gigi — and Defending New York’s Cruelty Laws
A trial court dismissed the indictment of a defendant who attacked a dog. The appellate court reversed, and the defendant appealed. Our amicus argued that no reasonable view of the evidence justified the brutal use of force against the dog. -
Oregon: Urge Lawmakers to Support Animal Cruelty Special Prosecutor Position
Contact members of the Joint Ways & Means Committee today and encourage them to support S.B. 696! -
$5,000 Reward for Information Regarding Six Killed and Mutilated Cows in Three Texas Counties
Cows were killed in Madison, Brazos, and Robertson Counties, Texas.May 3, 2023 Press Release -
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 -
Does Every Animal Count? Not in California
120 day sentence handed down for killing over 900 chickens with a golf club.April 24, 2015 News -
Funding Justice: Cash in New York Crime Busts Goes to Fight Animal Cruelty
Animal victims of cruelty got a boost last week in Nassau County, New York when Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas pledged to use money from criminal cases to help protect animals.May 7, 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 -
Sentient Legislation: ALDF’s Canadian Province Rankings Motivate Change
In June 2015, the Animal Leagal Defense Fund released its eighth annual ranking of Canada’s provinces and territories based on the strength of their animal protection legislation.October 21, 2015 News
