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Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Anti-SLAPP Motion Against Landry’s Defamation Suit
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a motion asking a Harris County judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Landry’s Inc. and the Downtown Aquarium Inc. that ALDF defamed Landry’s by publicly commenting on the controversial mistreatment of four white tigers.January 8, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Securities and Exchange Commission to Expedite Investigation of Tyson Foods
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is urging the SEC to expedite an investigation of the chicken producer in relation to the organization’s 2015 undercover investigation of a Tyson Foods slaughter plant.January 8, 2017 Press Release -
The Animal Legal Defense Fund Responds to Tilikum’s Death
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is saddened yet unsurprised to learn that Tilikum, an orca held at SeaWorld and subject of the documentary “Blackfish” has died at age 36.January 6, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Voices Support for Montreal SPCA’s Effort to Overturn Breed-discrimination Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund supports the Montreal SPCA in its efforts to overturn the city’s ban on “pit bull-type dogs.” The new by-law makes it illegal to adopt or otherwise acquire any dog identified as “a pit bull-type dog” within Montreal city limits.December 20, 2016 Press Release -
Residents Sue Barbour County for Violating State Law
A lawsuit filed today claims that Barbour County’s failure to follow Alabama state law is causing numerous animal cruelty and public safety concerns.December 15, 2016 Press Release -
Statement Regarding ALDF et. al. v. USDA et. al.
Regarding the case ALDF et. al. v. USDA et. al., the Animal Legal Defense Fund is gratified that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California upheld the organization's standing to bring its suit against USDA regarding foie gras.December 15, 2016 Press Release -
CONSUMER ALERT: Pet Stores are No Place for Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is already in full gear and the Animal Legal Defense Fund has a message for those considering a puppy as a gift: do your research. The sad reality is that pet stores still receive their supply of puppies mainly through puppy mills.December 14, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Protection Coalition Urges USDA To Protect Consumers
Animal protection coalition has submitted a comment today, to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) sharply criticizing the agency’s “Labeling Guideline on Documentation Needed to Substantiate Animal Raising Claims for Label Submissions."December 5, 2016 Press Release -
How to Teach Children Kindness Toward Animals
Parents can play a great role in teaching their kids about how to love and respect animals they share the world with. To help in this important lesson, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, has some tips.November 17, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Uncovers Criminal Animal Cruelty at Roadside Zoo
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, has uncovered evidence of criminal animal cruelty at a roadside zoo in Delaware County.November 17, 2016 Press Release