Legal Resources

The Animal Legal Defense Fund provides these resources to help you learn how animal protection laws function within the legal system. The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice on any particular matter or as a substitute for your own legal counsel. The use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship with ALDF or any of its attorneys. The information on this website may not reflect the most recent legal developments.

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

Attending a Criminal Court Proceeding

Attending court proceedings for criminal animal abuse cases is a great way to demonstrate that your community cares about animal protection and expects zero tolerance for animal cruelty.

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Possession Bans: A Model Law

Today, most states have no mandatory requirements for keeping those convicted of animal abuse crimes away from animals, following their convictions. The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Possession Ban model law provides a tool to help combat animal cruelty.

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