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USDA to Strengthen Tracking of Animal Deaths at Licensed Facilities Following Legal Petition
Animal Legal Defense Fund petition for rulemaking spurs reporting improvements: Forms will be revised to ensure AWA licensees maintain complete records of all animal deaths.December 6, 2022 Press Release -
Lawsuit Seeks to Force USDA to Recognize Its Authority to Take Possession of Animals When Agency Revokes Licenses
The lawsuit asserts the agency must be able to remove animals if the USDA has deemed the facility unable to provide minimum standards of care set out by the Animal Welfare Act.October 17, 2022 Press Release -
Legal Petition Urges USDA to Track All Animal Deaths at Zoos
Petition urges recordkeeping of all deaths and reporting to the agency every three years from Animal Welfare Act licenseesSeptember 8, 2022 Press Release -
Precedent-Setting Victory Solidifies Attorney’s Fee Shifting for Successful Endangered Species Act Lawsuits
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s decision determining the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s lawsuit successfully furthers the purpose of the Endangered Species ActAugust 8, 2022 Press Release -
Animal Exploiter: Jason Clay
In light of animal suffering and safety issues at two Texas roadside zoos, East Texas Zoo & Gator Park and Franklin Drive Thru Safari, the Animal Legal Defense Fund urges federal enforcement action against wildlife exhibitor Jason Clay.July 7, 2022 News -
Complaint Demands USDA Revoke Pennsylvania Claws ‘N’ Paws Roadside Zoo Animal Exhibitor License
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a complaint urging the USDA to investigate and enforce the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and its implementing regulations to decline to re-issue the exhibitor license of Pennsylvania roadside zoo, Claws ‘N’ Paws.May 3, 2022 Press Release -
Animal Bill of Rights
Animal cruelty is defined differently in every state’s laws, but generally includes both abuse and neglect. Unfortunately in each state, the law treats animals as property instead of living, sentient beings. That’s why the Animal Legal Defense Fund stands for -
After Images of Employee’s Injury from Animal Attack Surface – OSHA Complaint Filed Against Texas Wild Animal Dealer and Roadside Zoo Owner
Graphic images of wound are posted on Tik-Tok by an employee of Gator Park — a facility owned and operated by Jason Clay.April 7, 2022 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Against Texas Roadside Zoo for Violating Endangered Species Act
The lawsuit alleges federally endangered and threatened animals such as the tigers, lions, and ring-tailed lemurs are receiving inadequate care at the facilityMarch 16, 2022 Press Release -
Lawsuit Filed Against Pennsylvania Roadside Zoo Results in Rescue of Eight Animals
Thanks to Animal Legal Defense Fund supporters, a tiger named Nila, two lions — Buddy and Missa, two ring-tailed lemurs, a Mikado pheasant, a military macaw, and a blue-and-gold macaw will at last have access to species-appropriate habitats and enrichment.February 2, 2022 News
