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Animal Legal Defense Fund Sues Washington Roadside Zoo
Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against Olympic Game Farm, a roadside drive-through zoo in Sequim, Washington, for maintaining animals in squalid conditions in violation of the Endangered Species Act and state animal protection laws.December 18, 2018 Press Release -
Urging the Court to Consider Animals’ Value
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed an amicus brief in a Washington state case stemming from the death of a toy poodle following an unauthorized procedure by her veterinarian. Our brief asked the court to hold…
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Lawmakers Urged to Protect Consumers from Deceptive Pet Leasing Industry
Animal Legal Defense Fund submits comments to Washington state lawmakers supporting passage of HB 1476February 12, 2019 Press Release -
Stopping Unfair and Deceptive Pet Leasing Practices (Washington)
Effectively ends pet leasing schemes in the state by making pet leasing contracts void and unenforceable. -
Challenging Washington’s Illegal Bear Hunting Regulations
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge to two rules promulgated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Service allowing bears to be hunted using bait, hounds, and body-gripping traps. -
Washington State Court Urged to Uphold Visitation Agreement for Family Dogs in Divorce Appeal
The Animal Legal Defense Fund files amicus brief in divorce case concerning custody and visitation of companion animalsJanuary 20, 2021 Press Release -
Washington State Supreme Court Rules Animal Cruelty Can Be a Crime of Domestic Violence
On February 8, 2022, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision in the case State v. Charmarke Abdi-Issa, holding that animal cruelty could be designated a crime of domestic violence, and that an animal’s guardian could be considered a victim of the crime.March 9, 2022 News -
Washington Supreme Court Urged to Consider the True Value of Humans’ Relationship with Companion Animals
Animal Legal Defense Fund’s amicus brief urges the court to review a case regarding the negligent death of a dog and the resulting emotional damagesJune 5, 2023 Press Release -
Exposing Predators of the Heart as a Sham Animal Sanctuary
The Animal Legal Defense Fund submitted comments and testimony exposing Predators of the Heart as a sham animal sanctuary at a Skagit County land-use hearing to determine whether the facility will be allowed to continue operations on its property in Mount Vernon, Washington. -
Cosmetics Testing Ban (Washington)
This bill would make it unlawful for manufacturers to sell or offer for sale in Washington a cosmetic that was developed or manufactured using cosmetic animal testing conducted or contracted for by the manufacturer or its supplier (with limited exceptions)
