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West Virginia State Police Sued For Facilitating a Baseless, Malicious Prosecution
After protecting the family’s tethered dog from being shot by police, plaintiff alleges police and prosecutorial misconduct in violation of the constitution.January 25, 2017 Press Release -
New Michigan Law Empowers Animal Shelters to Deny Adoptions to Convicted Animal Abusers
Logan's Law allows Michigan animal shelters to deny adoptions under certain circumstances and to consider prior criminal history before adoption.January 24, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Animals in Film: Capitalizing on Suffering
The film A Dog’s Purpose has come under scrutiny after a video surfaced this week showing a distressed German shepherd being forced into churning water meant to simulate rapids on the set of the film.January 23, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Alaska Legislature Becomes First to Require Consideration of Animals’ Interests in Custody Cases
With the adoption of an amendment to its divorce law, Alaska has become the first state to empower judges to take into account the “well-being of the animal” in custody disputes involving nonhuman family members.January 20, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Reward of $5,000 Offered in Case of Pit Bulls Found Dead in Lucerne Valley
Incentive offered to spark new leads and encourage witnesses to come forward.January 11, 2017 Press Release -
Advances for Animals in 2016
Thanks to your generous support—the Animal Legal Defense Fund spent 2016 fighting for animal protection on every front. Today—and everyday—we thank you for your unwavering support. These are your victories.January 6, 2017 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Voices Support for Montreal SPCA’s Effort to Overturn Breed-discrimination Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund supports the Montreal SPCA in its efforts to overturn the city’s ban on “pit bull-type dogs.” The new by-law makes it illegal to adopt or otherwise acquire any dog identified as “a pit bull-type dog” within Montreal city limits.December 20, 2016 Press Release -
Quebec Court of Appeal Overturns Suspension of Montreal Pit Bull Ban
On Dec. 1, 2016, the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling that had temporarily suspended new provisions of Montreal’s animal control by-law banning “pit bull-type dogs.”December 19, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Residents Sue Barbour County for Violating State Law
A lawsuit filed today claims that Barbour County’s failure to follow Alabama state law is causing numerous animal cruelty and public safety concerns.December 15, 2016 Press Release
