Articles Archive

National Justice for Animals Week: Defining Justice

Join Managing Attorney, Emily Lewis, and Legislative Affairs Manager, Brian Hackett, as they detail what justice means for animal victims during our annual National Justice for Animals Week.

Webinar

Florida: Legislative Update

Join Alicia Prygoski for an update on Florida legislation and how you can help get important animal protection laws passed in Florida.

Webinar

Model Animal Protection Laws

The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Model Animal Protection Laws include definitions of terms, general prohibitions, defenses, pre- and post-conviction procedures, and other provisions.

Professional Legal Resource

RICO Lawsuit Filed Against Puppy Mill Broker JAKS Puppies and Its Ring of Associates

Class-action lawsuit alleges thousands in California purchased dogs under the false belief they were rescue animals

December 16, 2021 Press Release

The Pro Bono Team That Helped Advance Animals’ Legal Status — and Secure Vulnerable Witnesses’ Access to Courtroom ‘Comfort Dogs’

Philadelphia-based law firm Stradley Ronon helped achieve an important victory for animals and vulnerable court witnesses alike.

December 6, 2021 Pro Bono Spotlight

Collaborative Response Project

The Collaborative Response Project supports a multidisciplinary response to animal crime through a partnership between local law enforcement agencies and a community veterinarian.

Legal Resource

Delhi High Court Rules that Community Dogs Have the Right to Food

In an important decision, the Delhi High Court ruled that community dogs have the right to food and that citizens have the right to feed them. The animal-forward ruling emphasized the species-specific needs and inherent value of community dogs, also called stray or street dogs, and included broad guidance regarding their feeding.

November 2, 2021 Animal Law Update