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Add your voice to the Animal Legal Defense Fund's initiatives to improve the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund works at the federal, state and local levels to advance important legislation. We advocate for laws that promote or protect the lives and interests of animals, and we oppose legislation that would be detrimental to animals’ well-being.
National Actions
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Petition: Urge USDA to Protect Puppies from Unscrupulous Puppy Mill Trafficker
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United States: Urge Federal Lawmakers to Oppose Damaging Language in the Farm Bill
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Petition: Help Keep Grizzly Bears Protected
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U.S. Residents: Urge your legislators to support the Captive Primate Safety Act
State Actions
Check for state-level actions you can take:
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Pennsylvania: Help Protect Animals from Cruel Pigeon Shoots
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Rhode Island Veterinary Professionals: Support a ban on unnecessary cat declawing today!
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California: Help Protect Wildlife from Harmful Poison
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New York: Help Protect Animals from Inhumane Circuses and Traveling Acts
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Pennsylvania: Ban Cruel Cat Declawing!
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Rhode Island: Ban Cat Declawing!
![New Jersey: Stop Cruel Puppy Mills](https://aldf.org/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/lazy_image.png)
New Jersey: Stop Cruel Puppy Mills
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Pennsylvania: Protect Captive Wild Animals from Dangerous Public Contact!
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Stop Ag-Gag Laws
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No More Puppy Mills
Related
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REPORT: FDA Should Improve Food Labels That Leave Consumers Confused About Allergens and Animal Ingredients
New report reveals that current labeling regulations put consumers at risk and fail to comply with federal law.June 25, 2024 Press Release -
Nearly 70 Percent of Veterinary Professionals Oppose Cat Declawing as States Seek to Ban the Procedure
New poll underscores the surge of support from the veterinary community to ban the cruel practice.June 24, 2024 Press Release -
Complaint Urges Illinois Department of Agriculture to Enforce Laws Against Storefronts Sourcing Dogs from Puppy Mills
Four stores are operating as pet shops without a valid license, and all six licensees are violating the Illinois Animal Welfare Act.June 12, 2024 Press Release