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Stimulus Packages Require Forward Thinking to Safeguard America’s Future Health

Animal Legal Defense Fund calls on Congress to respond to COVID-19 by proactively addressing the root causes of pandemics

April 9, 2020 Press Release

Australian State Bans “No-Pets” Policies in Rental Housing

The Australian state of Victoria has enacted important legislation to prohibit landlords from banning companion animals in rental housing.

April 7, 2020 Animal Law Update

Law Student Paper Series

The application period for the Spring 2021 Law Student Paper Series is now closed. Please check back later for future updates. All across the country, law students are writing papers on animal law topics to complete…

April 7, 2020 Student Chapters

Plan Ahead — Prepare an Emergency Plan for Pet Care

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering advice on what you should prepare for your animals’ care, should the primary caregivers of pets be unavailable.

April 2, 2020 Press Release

Tiger King: Questions Answered 2020

Learn more about the current and pending laws surrounding private tiger ownership and roadside zoos like the ones featured in Tiger King.

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Animal Protection Bills to Watch in Rhode Island – 2020 Legislative Session

Rhode Island is ranked fifth in the nation for its strong animal protection laws. To further this progress, we are supporting several priority bills in Rhode Island this legislative session.

March 30, 2020 News