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Animal Protection Laws of Canada
Animal Protection Laws of Canada are the top resources for lawyers, law professors, law students, legislators, other legal professionals, and anyone who wants the most comprehensive animal protection laws collection of its kind available. -
The Link Between Cruelty to Animals and Violence Toward Humans
People who hurt animals don't stop with animals. There is an established link between cruelty to animals and violence toward humans — regularly referred to as “The Link.” -
The Legal Process In The United States: A Criminal Case
This summary is a general overview about criminal cases. It covers the key stages and will briefly explain what might happen in court. -
Online Resources for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement
The Animal Legal Defense Fund's Criminal Justice Program provides free legal assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement, and veterinarians handling animal cruelty cases. -
Oregon’s Felony Animal Cruelty Law – The “Kittles Bill”
In 1995, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and animal advocates in Oregon made tremendous improvements in the state’s criminal anti-cruelty laws when they seized an opportunity presented by the confluence of two events... -
The ROAR Program
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund's social media ambassador program! Remote Online Advocacy Representatives (ROAR) are online partners who help us spread the word about important animal issues -
Laws that Protect Animals
In the United States, animal protection laws can be enacted and enforced at every level of government. Most animal protection legislation happens at the state level. -
Queens County Animal Hoarder Convicted of 108 Counts of Animal Cruelty
On a national level, animal cruelty crimes like this are unfortunately under-investigated and under-prosecuted due to limited resources. Even the toughest anti-cruelty laws are useless if prosecutors’ offices are unable to prosecute.June 19, 2018 News -
Issues in Animal Neglect Cases
In mass neglect cases, it is common to find that the physical condition of the victim animal population spans the spectrum, from dead and near death to those animals who, for a variety of reasons, do not yet show manifest signs of neglect. -
How to help a neighbor’s neglected animal
Animal neglect is the failure to provide basic care required for an animal to thrive. At first glance, such cases may seem less egregious than a single, brutal act of violent abuse, but severe neglect can mean extended periods of extreme suffering.
