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Maine Ranked Third-Best State for Animal Protection Laws

Maine earned its third-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Massachusetts Ranked Second-Best State for Animal Protection Laws

Massachusetts earned its second-place ranking because state lawmakers have led the way in passing important animal protection measures.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Oregon Ranked Best State for Animal Protection Laws

For the second year in a row, Oregon ranks as the top state for animal protection laws according to the annual U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Mississippi Ranked Fifth-Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

Mississippi earned its 46th spot in the rankings because state lawmakers have yet to pass a number of important protections.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Kentucky Ranked Fourth-Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

Kentucky earned its 47th spot in the rankings because state lawmakers have yet to pass a number of important protections.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Idaho Ranked Third-Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

Idaho earned its 48th spot in the rankings because state lawmakers have yet to pass a number of important protections.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Alabama Ranked Second-Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

Alabama earned its 49th spot in the rankings because state lawmakers have yet to pass a number of important protections.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

North Dakota Ranked Worst State for Animal Protection Laws

For the second time in a row, North Dakota ranks as the worst state for animal protection laws according to the annual U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50

The 19th annual U.S. Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report (2024) ranks the animal protection laws of all 50 states.

January 28, 2025 Press Release

Resources to Support Those Affected by Recent Fires

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is heartbroken watching the impact of the recent fires unfolding on news and social media, and hearing reports from our staff, supporters, friends, and family in the Los Angeles area. No matter where you are located, these recent record-breaking storms remind all of us that disaster preparedness is critical.

January 10, 2025 News