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Ringling to Phase Out Circus Elephants!
On March 5, 2015, we all woke up to historic news that may not have been believable had it not been reported on virtually every major news network across the United States: Ringling Bros. announced that it is finally eliminating the use of elephants from its circus by 2018.March 5, 2015 News -
Commercialized Cruelty to Sled Dogs
Every March the Iditarod is held in Alaska, and is the most famous example of commercialized dogsledding.March 2, 2015 News -
Captive Elephants Need Better Protections
Any time elephants and humans share the same space, whether in a zoo, at a circus, or at a county fair, elephants are likely to suffer.February 27, 2015 News -
Arrest Made in Puppy-Burning Case!
Thanks to the dedicated work of the Sacramento SPCA, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s department, and the Sacramento Metro Fire department, an arrest has been made.February 24, 2015 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Calls for Investigation of Animal Cruelty in Taxpayer-Funded Experiments
The Animal Legal Defense Fund urges office of inspector general to review Meat Animal Research Center tests.February 12, 2015 Press Release -
No More Concrete Cage – Lawsuit Wins Permanent Sanctuary for Ricky the Bear
Lawsuit convinces shop owner to finally release Ricky the bear to wild animal sanctuary.February 9, 2015 Press Release -
Endangered Listing Could Lead to Retirement for Lone Orca at Seaquarium
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, PETA petition pays off: Lolita to gain protected status under endangered species act.February 4, 2015 Press Release -
Reckless California Killing Contests Continue Despite Ban on Prizes
The rural town of Adin, California will hold its annual coyote killing spree despite the 2014 ban on prizes for killing furbearing animals in contests.February 3, 2015 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Brief In Legal Appeal Against L.A. Zoo’s Controversial Elephant Exhibit
Trial court agrees exhibit causes suffering; Animal Legal Defense Fund asks court of appeal to send elephants to sanctuary.February 2, 2015 Press Release -
Kosher Slaughter Laws and an End to “Shackle-and-Hoist” Restraint
In December 2014, the Polish Constitutional Tribunal invalidated a 2013 law in that country that required that animals be stunned prior to slaughter.January 24, 2015 News
