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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

Statement Regarding ALDF et. al. v. USDA et. al.

Regarding the case ALDF et. al. v. USDA et. al., the Animal Legal Defense Fund is gratified that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California upheld the organization's standing to bring its suit against USDA regarding foie gras.

December 15, 2016 Press Release

CONSUMER ALERT: Pet Stores are No Place for Holiday Shopping

The holiday season is already in full gear and the Animal Legal Defense Fund has a message for those considering a puppy as a gift: do your research. The sad reality is that pet stores still receive their supply of puppies mainly through puppy mills.

December 14, 2016 Press Release

Animal Protection Coalition Urges USDA To Protect Consumers

Animal protection coalition has submitted a comment today, to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) sharply criticizing the agency’s “Labeling Guideline on Documentation Needed to Substantiate Animal Raising Claims for Label Submissions."

December 5, 2016 Press Release

How to Teach Children Kindness Toward Animals

Parents can play a great role in teaching their kids about how to love and respect animals they share the world with. To help in this important lesson, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, has some tips.

November 17, 2016 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Uncovers Criminal Animal Cruelty at Roadside Zoo

The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, has uncovered evidence of criminal animal cruelty at a roadside zoo in Delaware County.

November 17, 2016 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Drought-ridden California to Regulate State’s Worst Water Waster

Petition for Rulemaking Seeks to Correct a Policy That Unfairly Burdens Residents

November 10, 2016 Press Release

Moby Joins the Animal Legal Defense Fund in “Cruise For a Cause: Making Waves For Animals”

The singer and animal advocate will join guests on a cruise of Marina del Rey.

November 1, 2016 Press Release

Veterinary Board Temporarily Suspends Kristen Lindsey’s License

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is deeply disappointed by the Veterinary Board’s decision to only temporarily suspend Kristen Lindsey’s veterinary license.

October 18, 2016 Press Release

Coyote Killing Contest Organizer Settles Lawsuit

Settlement marks first successful effort to halt a Kansas predator derby.

October 17, 2016 Press Release