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Using Local Legislation to Protect Animals: Prohibiting Circuses and Traveling Shows that Exploit Animals
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Strengthening Protections for Carriage Horses Forced to Work in Extreme Heat
Every summer, New York City carriage horses struggle during the hottest months, standing in congested traffic without shade while waiting for fares. These horses are forced to work day in and day out, rain or shine,…
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Banning the Sale of Foie Gras in New York City
Foie gras is a cruelly-produced “gourmet” delicacy that comes from force-feeding young ducks and geese until their livers swell to up to eight times their natural size. Ducks and geese raised for foie gras endure painful…
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Massachusetts: Close the Puppy Mill to Pet Shop Pipeline
Ask your legislators to shut down the puppy mill to pet shop pipeline by prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in stores.November 5, 2019 Action Alert -
Protecting Animals Using the Freedom of Information Act
The Animal Legal Defense Fund routinely uses FOIA to request documents from government agencies including the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service. -
How Animals Differ from Other Types of “Property” Under the Law
Our legal system still considers animals to be “property,” in many ways not much different from a table or a chair. But, there are some ways that the law does recognize animals as the living, feeling beings that they are. -
New York City Council Bans Sale of Foie Gras in Historic Vote
The Animal Legal Defense Fund applauds Speaker Corey Johnson and the NYC Council for voting to end the sale of foie gras. Intro 1378, sponsored by Council Member Carlina Rivera, now moves to Mayor de Blasio, who is expected to sign the bill into law.October 30, 2019 News -
United States: Urge Congress to Protect Endangered Animals!
Please ask Congress to reverse disastrous rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by supporting the PAW and FIN Act.October 23, 2019 Action Alert
