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Animal Legal Defense Fund Praises County Commission Unanimous Approval of Exotic Animal Ordinance

Ordinance balances needs of responsible exotics owners and public safety.

November 18, 2015 Press Release

Landmark Lawsuit Filed to Free Candy the Chimpanzee from Decades-Long Solitary Confinement at Louisiana Amusement Park

Park violating Endangered Species Act by isolating and neglecting endangered chimp.

November 17, 2015 Press Release

The Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues USDA to Label Foie Gras for What It Is—Diseased

Suit asserts agency is misleading consumers with its seal of inspection.

November 5, 2015 Press Release

Hearing Today on Lawsuit to Compel USDA to Remove Foie Gras from Food Supply

Suit alleges force-feeding process produces diseased duck and goose livers.

November 4, 2015 Press Release

Top 5 Prosecuted Animal-related Crimes

Animal cruelty is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and these crimes can include felony charges.

November 2, 2015 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Class Action Lawsuit against Barkworks Pet Store Chain for Selling Sick “Puppy Mill” Puppies

Lawsuit alleges company engages in widespread consumer deception.

October 29, 2015 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward to Dog Neglect Case in Sonoma County

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is contributing $5,000 to a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for abandoning a severely neglected English bulldog nicknamed “Gus.”

October 23, 2015 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Responds to SeaWorld

While SeaWorld doubles down on yet another bad decision for its public image and for the animals in its care, the Animal Legal Defense Fund will consider all of its available legal options to ensure that the breeding ban condition remains in effect.

October 16, 2015 Press Release

Calif. Coastal Commission Protects Orcas by Imposing Animal Legal Defense Fund Suggested Conditions on SeaWorld’s Expansion Plans

Commission conditions permit approval on end of SeaWorld San Diego’s breeding program.

October 9, 2015 Press Release

Environmental, Animal Protection Groups Join Fight to Halt Florida’s Black Bear Hunt

Local, state and national animal-protection and environmental organizations filed an amicus brief today in support of a lawsuit to stop the impending trophy hunt of Florida black bears.

September 25, 2015 Press Release