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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
Petition: Stop Horses from Suffering for NYC’s Carriage Industry
Sign to demand a horse-drawn carriage ban following the collapse of a horse named Ryder.
Tell Legislators: No Tax Dollars for Factory Farm Gas!
The factory farming industry’s latest scheme: presenting its methane emissions as "renewable energy." Watch the 2-minute video Biogas or Bulls**t?, narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, then sign the petition urging state and federal legislators to say no to factory farm gas.
Report Craigslist Animal Stories and Scams
Though Craigslist has formally banned the sale of animals through its platform, sales continue. Claiming the animals — ranging from farmed animals like pigs to dogs and cats — are being “re-homed” instead of sold, unscrupulous breeders and mill operators are still advertising and selling animals through the website to unsuspecting families.
Tell Craigslist to Shut Down Animal Sales
Though Craigslist has officially banned the sale of companion animals, animals are routinely sold on its platform. Farmed animals including pigs to dogs and cats to lizards and snakes continue to be advertised and purchased on Craigslist under the guise of “re-homing.”
State Actions
Check for state-level actions you can take:
New York: Ask Your Legislators to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims!
S.1659/A.111 provides for an advocate in criminal cases concerning the welfare or care of an animal. Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs allow advocates — supervised law students or volunteer lawyers — to advocate for animal victims in criminal cruelty cases.
New Jersey: Urge Lawmakers to Ban Wildlife Killing Contests
A.502 would prohibit harassing or killing certain wildlife at competitive events and is now being considered by the New Jersey Legislature.
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Stop Ag-Gag Laws
Undercover investigations and whistleblowers have exposed some of the worst aspects of factory farming, but Ag-Gag laws punish people who speak out about cruelty in animal agriculture. Voice your opposition.
No More Puppy Mills
Puppy mill operators maximize their profits by producing large numbers of puppies as quickly as possible. As a result, unsanitary conditions, disease, and neglect are rampant. Sign our pledge to boycott puppy mills. Together we can end cruel puppy mills.
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Resources to Support Those Affected by Recent Hurricanes
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is heartbroken watching the impact of the recent hurricanes unfolding on news and social media, and hearing reports from our staff, supporters, friends, and family in the impacted regions. No matter where you are located, these recent record-breaking storms remind all of us that disaster preparedness is critical.October 11, 2024 News -
FDA Should Require Labels for Animal-Derived Products, Petition Says
For religious, moral, food safety, and allergen concerns, consumers have a significant interest in the disclosure of animal-derived ingredientsOctober 2, 2024 News -
California Governor Signs Octopus Farming Ban into Law
California becomes the second state to pass a ban on octopus farming and first state to prohibit farmed octopus salesSeptember 30, 2024 News
