
Legal Resources
The Animal Legal Defense Fund provides these resources to help you learn how animal protection laws function within the legal system.
Animals and the Law
The field of animal law is complex. Use these articles as a guide to understand the fundamentals.
What You Can Do
Do you need help with a specific legal situation involving an animal? Our guides below are provided with that end in mind.
Other Resources

What To Do About Substandard Conditions at Your Local Animal Shelter

Establishing a Trust for Your Animals

What To Do When You Witness Animal Cruelty

Find Your Elected Officials

Working with Legislators

Your Experience and Knowledge May Qualify You as an Expert Witness

The Legal Process In The United States: A Criminal Case

Young Advocate Action Kit
Ways to Give
Since 1979, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has been the leader in the fight to win animals the legal protection they so desperately need—and deserve. Your generous support is vital to our continued success.