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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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United States: Urge Federal Lawmakers to Oppose the EATS Act
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Veterinary Professionals: Urge Lawmakers to Ban Cat Declawing
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Petition: Ban Professional Bull Riders from State Owned Venues
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Petition: Stop Horses from Suffering for NYC’s Carriage Industry
State Actions
Check for state-level actions you can take:
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Massachusetts: Help end animal testing for cosmetics and other products
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Massachusetts: Keep Animals Away from Abusers
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Massachusetts: Help Protect Animals from Inhumane Circuses and Traveling Acts
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Massachusetts: Ask Your State Legislators to Help Protect Animals from Rat Poisons
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New York City: Protect Horses
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New Jersey: Bears Need Protection
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Massachusetts: Ask Your State Legislators to Ban Fur Sales
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Stop Ag-Gag Laws
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No More Puppy Mills
Related
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Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies Act Introduced in the U.S. Senate
The federal bill would prevent the industry from gaining traction by banning commercial octopus farming in the U.S.July 25, 2024 News -
Complaint Demands Endangered Species Act be Enforced Against Washington Sham Animal Sanctuary to Protect Animals
Predators of the Heart, sometimes also known as Because We Matter Exotic Animal Rescue, has threatened to kill endangered wolves if it is not allowed to reopen.July 16, 2024 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Against USDA for Issuing Animal Welfare Act License to Serial Violator Yellowstone Bear World
The complaint argues the wildlife park causes undue stress to bear cubs by offering bottle-feeding and photo opportunities to the public as well as separating them from their mothers.July 16, 2024 Press Release