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Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of Turtle and Rabbit Shot with Crossbow
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the shooting of a turtle and rabbit with a crossbow on the week of June 1, 2020.June 16, 2020 Press Release -
Emergency Petition Filed with FDA to Suspend Ractopamine Approval
As the pandemic leads to reduced capacity at slaughterhouses, prolonged use of drug increases risk of harm.June 4, 2020 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Against FDA Over Drug Approval of Experior
The drug is a beta-agonist — the same class as ractopamine and other drugs known to cause significant health effects in pigs.June 4, 2020 Press Release -
Animal Advocates Prevail Against Vallejo Puppy Mill Following Lawsuit
This week, the Superior Court of California in Solano County found the owner of California Carolina Dogs, a puppy mill located in Vallejo, liable for violating the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act following a lawsuit filed by the Animal Legal Defense Fund on behalf of Caru SPCA.June 3, 2020 Press Release -
Punk Rock Legend Iggy Pop Asks Florida Senators to Protect Big Cats
Long-time Miami resident asks Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott to co-sponsor the Big Cat Public Safety ActJune 2, 2020 Press Release -
Humboldt County Agrees to Prioritize Nonlethal Solutions to Urban Wildlife Conflict
Reforms emphasize coexistence with coyotes and other wildlifeMay 5, 2020 Press Release -
Blackfish Director Launches Star-Powered Petition to Protect Big Cats
Co-authored by Animal Legal Defense Fund, Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, and Glenn Close call on Congress to pass federal legislationApril 28, 2020 Press Release -
Animal Groups Defend San Francisco Fur Ban
Animal protection organizations allowed to intervene in International Fur Federation lawsuit challenging ordinance’s constitutionalityApril 20, 2020 Press Release -
Stimulus Packages Require Forward Thinking to Safeguard America’s Future Health
Animal Legal Defense Fund calls on Congress to respond to COVID-19 by proactively addressing the root causes of pandemicsApril 9, 2020 Press Release -
Plan Ahead — Prepare an Emergency Plan for Pet Care
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering advice on what you should prepare for your animals’ care, should the primary caregivers of pets be unavailable.April 2, 2020 Press Release