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Declawing Cats
Declawing is a cruel surgical procedure to remove the last bone in a cat's toes. -
COVID-19 Policy Recommendations
Pandemics have not only been predicted, they are also preventable. While the country continues to fight COVID-19, we must also prepare for — with the intention to prevent — the next pandemic. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is developing a series of papers, each outlining policy strategies calibrated to reduce specific zoonotic risks. -
Nevada: Take Action for Hens in the Egg Industry Today!
Take action today to stop A.B. 171, a bill aimed at undermining Nevada's cage-free law that protects hens in the egg industry from cruel confinement. -
Massachusetts: Urge Your Legislators to Co-Sponsor Animal Protection Bills in the 2025–26 Legislative Session
Urge your Massachusetts legislators to co-sponsor critical animal protection legislation introduced in the 2025–26 Legislative Session. -
Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Team for a look at current legislation, hear about exciting updates, and to learn how you can get involved to support our priorities for 2025. -
West Virginia is the Only Remaining State That Doesn’t Ban Bestiality
The state is ranked 20th in the 2024 U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Ranking ReportJanuary 30, 2025 Press Release -
Court Allows RICO Lawsuit Filed Against Puppy Mill Broker JAKS Puppies and Associates to Proceed
Class-action lawsuit alleges thousands in California purchased dogs falsely labeled “rescues.”January 29, 2025 Press Release -
State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Oregon is #1, North Dakota #50
The 19th annual U.S. Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report (2024) ranks the animal protection laws of all 50 states.January 28, 2025 Press Release -
Ryder’s Law
Proposed New York City legislation will phase out and ban horse-drawn carriages in the city and replace them with horseless, electric carriages.