Articles Archive

25 Animals Rescued from Pennsylvania Ice Cream Shop

All animals from Jim Mack’s Ice Cream shop, including alpacas, a llama, emus, peacocks, rabbits, chickens, goats, and a goose, were transferred to rescues.

December 7, 2017 News

California Becomes First State to Ban Retail Sale of Companion Animals

Laws like California’s are part of a growing movement to combat large-scale commercial breeding facilities.

December 7, 2017 Animal Law Update

USDA Revokes Iowa Roadside Zoo’s Exhibitor License and Issues $10,000 Penalty

This decision comes as a result of a campaign led by the Animal Legal Defense Fund to expose the suffering and neglect of animals at Cricket Hollow.

December 5, 2017 Press Release

Congratulations to the 2017 SALDF Chapters of the Year!

This year's winners are the New Zealand Otago Faculty of Law and Vermont School of Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) chapters.

December 5, 2017 Student Chapters

Washington, D.C., Enacts Legislation to Protect Companion Animals in Cold Weather

As winter approaches, many caring people wonder what legal protections exist for companion animals left outside in very cold weather.

December 1, 2017 Animal Law Update

Animal Forward Academic Institutions

Humane education is important for college students, who are often on their own for the first time and interested in learning how to make a positive difference in the world.

November 30, 2017 News

Long Island Man Receives Four Month Jail Term for Beating Dog to Death

Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Stronger Penalties for Animal Abusers

November 28, 2017 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Moves to Dismiss Remaining Claims in Lucky the Elephant Lawsuit

Thanks to the pressure our lawsuit brought to bear and relentless advocacy for Lucky, the zoo introduced two additional elephants, Nicole and Karen, as companions for Lucky.

November 22, 2017 Press Release

UPDATE: Fight the Border Wall’s Threat to Animals

This week the Animal Legal Defense Fund called on a federal court to rule that current plans for a U.S. border wall are illegal.

November 22, 2017 News

Illinois and New York Pass First Statewide Bans on the Use of Elephants in Entertainment

Illinois recently enacted the first statewide ban on the use of elephants in traveling acts, with New York following close behind.

November 17, 2017 Animal Law Update