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Animal Protection Groups File Legal Petition Alleging USDA Failure to Enforce Humane Slaughter Law

Groups cite two years of enforcement records released through FOIA in demanding changes to USDA’s humane slaughter oversight.

September 1, 2015 Press Release

Animal Protection Group Files USDA Request to Revoke Traveling Circus Act License

Today, Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a request with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for investigation of Orlando, Florida-based PM Productions Entertainment, Inc. and its owner, Robert Mullen for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

August 27, 2015 Press Release

Born Free USA and Animal Rescue League of Iowa File Second Petition to Strengthen Roadside Zoo Oversight in Iowa

August 26, 2015 Press Release

Despite Repeat Animal Welfare Violations, Dirk Arthur Show Proceeding at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Animal Legal Defense Fund and local celebrity, Stephen Sorrentino, offer help to end use of big cats in Vegas magic act

August 19, 2015 Press Release

Government Documents Reveal That Killing Cormorants Won’t Help Columbia River Salmon

Despite findings, federal agency authorized killing more than 10,000 cormorants.

August 13, 2015 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Contributes $5,000 Reward to Fatal Beating of Pomeranian in South Florida

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is contributing $5,000 to a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people responsible for fatally beating a Pomeranian named Fox and bragging about the horrific killing.

August 12, 2015 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Petitions to Revoke Dental License of Cecil the Lion’s Killer

Animal Legal Defense Fund files complaint seeking Minnesota board of dentistry investigation of Walter James Palmer.

August 5, 2015 Press Release

Hearing Tomorrow on Cricket Hollow Zoo License

Federal Court orders hearing on Animal Legal Defense Fund’s lawsuit under Endangered Species Act.

August 5, 2015 Press Release

Idaho “Ag-Gag” Law Ruled Unconstitutional in Federal Court

Victory for animals: District Court rules anti-whistleblower law violates U.S. Constitution.

August 3, 2015 Press Release

$5,000 Reward for Information after Portland Cats Stabbed

$5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for stabbing two cats.

July 30, 2015 Press Release