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Collaborative Response Project
The Collaborative Response Project supports a multidisciplinary response to animal crime through a partnership between local law enforcement agencies and a community veterinarian. -
Laws in favor of reporting of animal cruelty
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Advocates Mark National Justice for Animals Week; Top Animal Defenders Honored
Annual event raising awareness about crimes against animals to be held February 20–26, 2022.February 20, 2022 Press Release -
Seeking Justice for Gigi — and Defending New York’s Cruelty Laws
A trial court dismissed the indictment of a defendant who attacked a dog. The appellate court reversed, and the defendant appealed. Our amicus argued that no reasonable view of the evidence justified the brutal use of force against the dog. -
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 -
$5,000 Reward for Information Regarding Dolphin Stabbed to Death in Gulf of Mexico
Animal Legal Defense Fund offers reward for information leading to the arrest and convictionMay 3, 2022 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Adds $5,000 to Reward in Case of Endangered Red Wolf Shooting
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally shooting and killing a red wolf in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.May 24, 2022 Press Release -
McHenry County, Illinois Selected for Animal Cruelty Response Pilot Program
The Animal Legal Defense Fund selected the county after reviewing applicants from across the countryNovember 10, 2022 Press Release -
Laws that include animals in protection orders
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