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Puppy Mills 2017
Lora Dunn, Director of the Animal Legal Defense Fund Criminal Justice Program, teaches participants how to navigate the legal landscape of animal cruelty prosecutions, from crime scene to courtroom. -
Can You Break a Window to Save a Dog in a Hot Car?
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, the danger of dogs dying because negligent owners left them in a hot car grows as well.May 12, 2017 Press Release -
After Judge Denies Maine Governor’s “Pardon,” Last-Minute Appeal Temporarily Saves Dog Sentenced to Death
In an unprecedented case that has gained national attention, the fate of a four-year-old husky named Dakota remains uncertain after she received a gubernatorial “pardon.”May 8, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Eugene, Oregon, Passes Ordinance Banning Dogs Downtown
On March 8, 2017, the Eugene City Council passed a trial ordinance banning dogs from the city’s downtown areaMarch 31, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Motion to Restore USDA Animal Welfare Documents
Coalition Seeks Court Order Requiring Renewed Public Access to USDA DatabasesMarch 29, 2017 Press Release -
San Francisco Bans Sale of Dogs and Cats in Retail Stores
San Francisco has become the latest jurisdiction to outlaw the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in retail stores.February 27, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Case Inspiring Change in Florida Dog Bite Law Featured in The Florida Bar Journal
In a victory for due process in dog bite cases, a Florida law passed last year allows guardians of dogs accused of causing serious injury to a person to mount a defense on behalf of the animal to save that animal’s life.February 24, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Michigan Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit in Fatal Shooting of Two Family Dogs by Police
The United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a civil suit involving the fatal shooting of two family dogs by police officers.February 15, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Help Us Fight Back – Critical Animal Welfare Reports Removed From USDA Website
The Animal Legal Defense Fund intends to sue to compel the USDA to stop hiding this information.February 9, 2017 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Response to the USDA Removing Online Animal Welfare Reports
Revoking longstanding means of public access to these documents makes it more difficult, time-consuming and expensive for the public and animal protection groups to track compliance with federal lawFebruary 6, 2017 Press Release