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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 -
Farmed Animals Suffer in Cruel Experiments for Meat Industry
The New York Times just released the shocking results of an investigation of outrageous cruelty to animals used in taxpayer-funded experiments.January 23, 2015 News -
$5,000 Reward Offer for Information After Sacramento Dog is Trapped and Burned in a Crate
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) responsible for locking a small dog in a crate and setting him on fire.January 23, 2015 Press Release