Advocacy

You can be the animals' voice

There are endless ways to help the Animal Legal Defense Fund in our mission to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals. Advocacy comes in many different forms, so no matter who you are, there’s a path to action for you! We’ve assembled information and tools you can use to effectively communicate with law enforcement, veterinarians, legislators, and your community about the animal issues that are important to you.

Spread the word and amplify key issues by joining ROAR – our social media ambassador program. ROAR members commit to sharing posts every week about the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s work, including Action Alerts, and news about animal law and animal protection.

Level Up Your Animal Advocacy

Interested in leveling up your animal advocacy? Join Animal Legal Defense Fund Campaign Manager Matt Rossell and Campaigner Abbey Benesh for a free webinar detailing which strategies work better and how to make your activism more effective! This in-depth conversation will review some of the tools that advocates use to help pass legislation for animals in their communities and beyond. Expect a data-driven presentation about increasing your influence on animal-friendly legislation, along with activist hacks that help animals while saving time.

Watch Effective Advocacy: Which Strategies Work Better? On Demand.

Actions

  • Say No to Roadside Zoos

    Bears, lions, and other animals languish in roadside zoos across the country. Animals live in cruel conditions, confined to small cages without the enrichment they need to lead full, happy lives. Protect animals by boycotting roadside zoos.

    Take Action

  • No More Puppy Mills

    Puppy mill operators maximize their profits by producing large numbers of puppies as quickly as possible. As a result, unsanitary conditions, disease, and neglect are rampant. Sign our pledge to boycott puppy mills. Together we can end this cruel industry.

    Sign Petition

  • Stop Ag-Gag Laws

    Undercover investigations and whistleblowers have exposed some of the worst aspects of factory farming, but Ag-Gag laws punish people who speak out about cruelty in animal agriculture. Voice your opposition.

    Take Action

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