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Animal Legal Defense Fund Opposes Kristen Lindsey Appeal to Texas Supreme Court
The Animal Legal Defense Fund vehemently opposes Texas veterinarian Kristen Lindsey's latest attempt to overturn the suspension of her veterinary license.July 17, 2018 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of Cat Tortured in Richland County
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsibleJuly 16, 2018 Press Release -
What To Do When You Witness Animal Cruelty
It can be disturbing — and heartbreaking — to witness an act of animal cruelty. Whether it be an acute act of violence or chronic neglect, find out what you can do when you witness animal cruelty. -
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... -
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.
