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Queens County Animal Hoarder Convicted of 108 Counts of Animal Cruelty
On a national level, animal cruelty crimes like this are unfortunately under-investigated and under-prosecuted due to limited resources. Even the toughest anti-cruelty laws are useless if prosecutors’ offices are unable to prosecute.June 19, 2018 News -
Animal Protection Laws of the United States of America
Animal Protection Laws of the United States of America are the top resources for lawyers, law professors, law students, legislators, other legal professionals, and anyone who wants the most comprehensive animal protection laws collection of its kind. -
Requesting an Animal Legal Defense Fund Amicus Curiae Brief
The Animal Legal Defense Fund authors amicus briefs on a broad range of topics relevant to the animal protection movement, assisting state and federal courts across the country. -
Investigating and Prosecuting Animal Abuse
Investigating and Prosecuting Animal Abuse is a guidebook on safer communities, safer families, and being an effective voice for animal victims. -
Puppy Mills 2017
Lora Dunn, Director of the Animal Legal Defense Fund Criminal Justice Program, teaches participants how to navigate the legal landscape of animal cruelty prosecutions, from crime scene to courtroom. -
How to help a neighbor’s neglected animal
Animal neglect is the failure to provide basic care required for an animal to thrive. At first glance, such cases may seem less egregious than a single, brutal act of violent abuse, but severe neglect can mean extended periods of extreme suffering. -
Historic Legal Decision Protects Cats From Being Returned to Their Abuser
Oregon Court of Appeals Grants Petition to Permanently Remove Cats from their Neglectful Owner in Linn County Hoarding Case, Sets Vital Precedent for Animal Law.December 29, 2006 Press Release -
Issues in Animal Neglect Cases
In mass neglect cases, it is common to find that the physical condition of the victim animal population spans the spectrum, from dead and near death to those animals who, for a variety of reasons, do not yet show manifest signs of neglect. -
Oregon Governor Signs Bill into Law to Fund Animal Cruelty Special Prosecutor
The Animal Legal Defense Fund provided funding for the groundbreaking program starting in 2013August 4, 2023 News
