Showing 91-100 of 115
-
Supporting Industrial Animal Agriculture Whistleblowers
Whistleblower campaign encourages industrial animal agriculture workers to confidentially report animal abuse, worker safety, and more amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Fur Sale Bans
The fur industry kills more than 100 million animals every year. Most of these animals, including minks, foxes, and chinchillas, endure extreme cruelty before being slaughtered. Help protect these animals by passing a fur sale ban in your city or county. -
Tell Craigslist to Shut Down Animal Sales
Though Craigslist has officially banned the sale of companion animals, animals are routinely sold on its platform. Farmed animals including pigs to dogs and cats to lizards and snakes continue to be advertised and purchased on Craigslist under the guise of “re-homing.” -
Animal Sales and Rehoming Scams: How to Spot Them
While Craigslist officially bans the sale of companion animals, in reality such sales are common on the platform, with sellers often using the term “rehoming” in order to skirt the ban. Scams are widespread, with unethical breeders and dealers frequently selling animals who are sick, stolen, or even nonexistent. -
Urge Craigslist to Ban Animal Posts
Join us in urging Craigslist to end all animal sales and posts on its platform. Though Craigslist’s official policy bans the sale of animals, animals continue to be advertised and purchased on Craigslist — many under the guise of the “rehoming.” -
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 -
Animal Law Summer School: What to Do When You Witness Animal Cruelty
The hot summer months bring up an array of potential issues involving animals and their protection. Join us for the first presentation of our Animal Law Summer School series, as we explore how to be an agent of change for animals. -
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 -
Dozens of Diverse Public Interest Groups and Public Figures File Amicus Brief Urging Court to Hear Climate Change Lawsuit
Extinction Rebellion San Francisco Bay Area, Oceanic Global, and actor Mark Ruffalo file amicus brief in support of lawsuit arguing a constitutional right to nature, which would prompt federal climate actionJune 29, 2021 Press Release