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Animal Law Symposium: Criminal Justice 2023
This symposium featured panels discussing recent animal law issues before the courts -
Michigan Dogfighting Bust
The Animal Legal Defense Fund aid in bust of dogfighting ring, rescuing 133 dogs -
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. -
Prosecution for Maryland Dog Freezing to Death
The Animal Legal Defense Fund funded the necropsy of an elderly dog named Oscar, who died sometime between December 30, 2017, and January 1, 2018, when he was kept outside of his owner’s home in Baltimore…
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Arrest Made in Puppy-Burning Case!
Thanks to the dedicated work of the Sacramento SPCA, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s department, and the Sacramento Metro Fire department, an arrest has been made.February 24, 2015 News -
Does Every Animal Count? Not in California
120 day sentence handed down for killing over 900 chickens with a golf club.April 24, 2015 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of Bald Eagle Shot in Northwest Oregon
Bald eagles are protected under federal law and it is a violation of Oregon state law to hunt them.July 11, 2017 Press Release -
Top 5 Prosecuted Animal-related Crimes
Animal cruelty is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and these crimes can include felony charges.November 2, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward to Case of Pit Bull Found Hooded, Taped, and Dead in Yolo County
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is contributing $5,000 to a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the death of a pit bull.January 22, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of German Shepherd Shot to Death, Left in Ditch
$5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for shooting and killing a German Shepherd named Bo.February 29, 2016 Press Release
