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Kim Basinger Urges Craigslist to Ban Posts with Animals
Numerous personal stories reveal abuse and cruel treatment of animals obtained via the platform
Washington State Court Urged to Uphold Visitation Agreement for Family Dogs in Divorce Appeal
The Animal Legal Defense Fund files amicus brief in divorce case concerning custody and visitation of companion animals
Wisconsin Roadside Zoo Owner and Manager Banned from Possessing and Working with Animals
The court’s decision ensures Special Memories Zoo is permanently closed following Animal Legal Defense Fund lawsuit
Era of Exploiting Tigers Onstage Ends with Siegfried Fischbacher’s Passing
Fischbacher, with his business partner Roy Horn, ran an infamous Las Vegas show that forced white tigers and lions to perform tricks in front of large audiences.
Bill Banning Private Possession of Big Cats Reintroduced in House of Representatives
The Big Cat Public Safety Act would help end the rampant abuse of tigers and other big cats in captivity
Animal Exploiter: Robert Sawmiller
For years, captive wild animals have suffered in the care of traveling zoo operator Robert Sawmiller
Animals Rescued and Removed from Wildlife Trafficker and Exhibitor
Sawmiller conducted business under the name Wildlife on Wheels, which included breeding and exhibiting wild animals while running a puppy mill
House Votes to Ban Private Possession of Big Cats
The Big Cat Public Safety Act prohibits private possession of tigers, lions, and other big cats to prevent animal cruelty and protect the public
Lawsuit Challenges USDA Redaction of Geese Culling Contract
Lawsuit alleges the concealment of expected number and payment per bird slaughtered is illegal
New White Paper Offers Policy Recommendations to Combat Zoonotic Diseases and Pandemic Risk from Factory Farming
The Animal Legal Defense Fund asserts industrial animal agriculture harms humans, animals and the environment — and serves as breeding ground for pathogens
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Kim Basinger Urges Craigslist to Ban Posts with Animals
Animal protection advocate and actress Kim Basinger sent a letter to Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster with an urgent request the company end all animal posts on its platform.January 25, 2021 Press Release -
Washington State Court Urged to Uphold Visitation Agreement for Family Dogs in Divorce Appeal
The Animal Legal Defense Fund files amicus brief in divorce case concerning custody and visitation of companion animalsJanuary 20, 2021 Press Release -
Wisconsin Roadside Zoo Owner and Manager Banned from Possessing and Working with Animals
The court’s decision ensures Special Memories Zoo is permanently closed following Animal Legal Defense Fund lawsuitJanuary 15, 2021 Press Release
