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 on tools you can use to effectively communicate with law enforcement, veterinarians, legislators, and your community about the animal issues that are important to you.
Actions
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Say No to Roadside Zoos
Take ActionBears, 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.
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No More Puppy Mills
Sign PetitionPuppy 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 cruel puppy mills.
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Stop Ag-Gag Laws
Take ActionUndercover 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.
Related News
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Animal Advocates Urge USDA to Withhold License from Troubled Puerto Rico Zoo
In a letter to the USDA, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and others explain the zoo has repeatedly violated standards of the Animal Welfare ActJune 2, 2021 Press Release -
Iowa: Ask Governor Reynolds to Veto the Ag-Gag Bill
HF 775 is aimed at criminalizing whistleblowing and undercover investigations in agricultural facilities, thus “gagging” activists and others who expose animal abuse in factory farms and slaughterhouses.April 12, 2021 Action Alert -
Craigslist Pet Ads: What You’ll See, How to Reply, and What to Expect in Response
Concerned about animal abuse facilitated by Craigslist posts, an Animal Legal Defense Fund supporter began responding to “pet” ads in September 2020. After responding to more than 400 ads, the supporter shares their experiences and tips for helping protect animals being traded on the platform.January 21, 2021 Legal Resource
