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  • Case Study: Animal Fighting – Craig Boyd

    With the exception of Craig Boyd, the names in this article have been changed. The case of dogfighter Craig Boyd illustrates how failing to prosecute operators aggressively, issuing lenient sentences for the convicted, and completely ignoring…

  • Animal Fighting Facts

    Animal fighting is a staged fight between two or more animals, or between a human and an animal, for the purpose of human entertainment, wagering, or sport.
  • National Justice for Animals Week Top Defenders

    Animal cruelty cases are complex, requiring determination, creativity, and persistence. Each year for National Justice for Animals Week, Top Defenders are selected for addressing animal cruelty in their communities, despite the challenges they encountered in doing…

  • There are no “bad dogs”

    As the Animal Legal Defense Fund combats dogfighting by working with state officials to create stronger laws and more effective penalties for those who engage in this crime, we’re also hard at work to ensure the best possible outcomes for dogfighting victims.
    August 5, 2020 News
  • Case Study: Animal Hoarding – Vikki Kittles

    Vikki Rene Kittles, also known as Susan Dietrich, Rene Depenbrock, and Lynn Zellan, has a history of animal hoarding that goes back decades and spans the United States from the Southeast to the Northwest. She has effectively evaded…

  • Identifying signs of dogfighting

    It’s critical to stay vigilant and report suspected animal cruelty to local law enforcement whenever you see it. Here are the facts about dogfighting and the warning signs you should know.
  • Kate Mara to Pay Adoption Fees for All Canine CellMates Dog Graduates in Need of Immediate Homes

    Alternative sentencing program in Fulton County, Georgia pairs shelter dogs with criminal defendants to offer both training and a second chance
    March 16, 2023 Press Release
  • The Woodley Case

    Updates: June 2009: Check out the Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Woodley feature in the June 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. November 30, 2007: The Animal Legal Defense Fund received the Lee County Court’s final order of judgment…

  • Case Study: Animal Fighting – Michael Vick

    Animal fighting has been brought to the forefront of the nation’s attention by the highly publicized conviction of NFL star quarterback Michael Vick and three of his associates on federal and state charges related to illegal dogfighting. Vick…

  • In the News

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    July 13, 2018