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California: Urge Your Senator to Vote Yes on AB 485
AB 485 would require that all cats, dogs, and rabbits sold in stores come from rescue organizations, not commercial breeding facilities.September 5, 2017 News -
We Are Thinking of Hurricane Harvey’s Victims
With continuing news of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas and other Gulf Coast communities, our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this disaster.August 28, 2017 News -
Victory for Wild Horses: Another Chance for Devil’s Garden
A lawsuit by the Animal Legal Defense Fund has blocked the federal government’s plan to remove protections for the wild horses in Devil’s Garden.August 28, 2017 News -
Tell the USDA to stop rubber-stamping Animal Welfare Act licenses
The USDA is considering changes to the way it grants Animal Welfare Act (AWA) licenses, and now you have the opportunity to weigh in on the issue.August 24, 2017 News -
Oregon Becomes 11th State to Pass “Good Samaritan Law” to Protect Dogs Left in Hot Cars
The new law provides that anyone may enter a motor vehicle to remove an unattended child or domestic animal as long as certain requirements are met.August 23, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Animal Coalition Pledges to Appeal Dismissal of USDA Animal Welfare Blackout Lawsuit
The lawsuit charges that the USDA’s removal of tens of thousands of animal welfare records violates both the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).August 15, 2017 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Commends Court’s Upheld Suspension of Kristen Lindsey’s Veterinary License
In 2015 Lindsey shot a cat with an arrow, killing him, then bragged about it on Facebook.August 3, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Nationwide Racketeering Class Action Lawsuit Against Petland
The lawsuit alleges the national pet store chain engaged in a fraudulent scheme to sell sick “puppy mill” puppies to consumers at premium prices based on fraudulent health guarantees.July 26, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Washington Supreme Court to Recognize Human Bond with Companion Animals
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in the case of a Washington man who has sued for emotional distress damages after a veterinarian botched his dog Kaisa’s euthanasiaJune 19, 2017 Press Release -
Indiana Passes “Good Samaritan” Law to Protect Dogs in Hot Cars
Indiana is the ninth state to pass a “good Samaritan” hot car law allowing a citizen to forcibly enter a motor vehicle under certain conditions to rescue a companion animal confined inside.June 13, 2017 Animal Law Update
