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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

Petition: Protect Wyoming’s Wildlife from Cruelty

Petition: Stop Horses from Suffering for NYC’s Carriage Industry

Require Wildlife Services to prioritize non-lethal methods!
State Actions
Check for state-level actions you can take:

New York: Thank Governor Hochul for Protecting Wildlife

New Hampshire: Ban Cruel Cat Declawing

New York City: Protect Horses

New Jersey: Bears Need Protection

New Jersey: Ask Your Legislators to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims!

New York: Ask Your Legislators to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims!
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