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$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.

Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges FDA Not to Discriminate Against Plant-Based Milk Producers with Voluntary Nutrient Statement
The agency has recommended that plant-based milk producers include a statement on their labels comparing their products to cow’s milk

Court Decision Allowing Tule Elk to Continue to Die from Dehydration and Starvation Appealed by The Animal Legal Defense Fund
Plaintiffs are represented by Harvard Law School’s Animal Law & Policy Clinic

Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges USDA to Strengthen Regulations for Handling and Exhibiting Wild and Exotic Animals
Recommendations aim to decrease risk of zoonotic disease spread, animal escapes and attacks, and psychological and physical harm to the animals

NEPA Carveout for Medium-Sized CAFOs Struck Down by District Court
Animal Legal Defense Fund lawsuit leads to rule revocation excepting medium-sized factory farms from environmental review before receiving federal funding

Federal Lawmakers Reintroduced Goldie’s Act to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills
Goldie’s Act would ensure the USDA does its job to protect dogs in federally licensed puppy mills

Federal Judge Rules USDA Acted Unlawfully in Denying Petition to Improve the Psychological Well-Being of Primates Used in Research
The case will now go back to the agency to reconsider its decision

Legal Petition Demands New York Department of Environmental Conservation Revoke Animal Adventure Park Exhibitor License
Numerous violations documented at the facility of inadequate animal care

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
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