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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

Urge the FDA to Require Disclosure When Products Contain Animal Ingredients

Petition: Urge USDA to Protect Puppies from Unscrupulous Puppy Mill Trafficker

Petition: Ban Octopus Farming Today!

Petition: Protect Wyoming’s Wildlife from Cruelty
State Actions
Check for state-level actions you can take:

Maryland: Take Action to End Cruel Confinement of Hens Used for Egg Production!

Los Angeles: Ask your City Councilmember to support a citywide rodeo ban

New Jersey: Help end painful and unnecessary cat declaw procedures!

New York: Thank Governor Hochul for Protecting Wildlife

New Hampshire: Ban Cruel Cat Declawing
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