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Illinois and New York Pass First Statewide Bans on the Use of Elephants in Entertainment
Illinois recently enacted the first statewide ban on the use of elephants in traveling acts, with New York following close behind.November 17, 2017 Animal Law Update -
25 Animals Rescued from Pennsylvania Ice Cream Shop
All animals from Jim Mack’s Ice Cream shop, including alpacas, a llama, emus, peacocks, rabbits, chickens, goats, and a goose, were transferred to rescues.December 7, 2017 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund: 2017 Year in Review
The new year is almost here, and it’s time to take stock of all the legal advances we’ve made together for animals in 2017.December 17, 2017 News -
UPDATE: Fight the Border Wall’s Threat to Animals
This week the Animal Legal Defense Fund called on a federal court to rule that current plans for a U.S. border wall are illegal.November 22, 2017 News -
Animal Forward Academic Institutions
Humane education is important for college students, who are often on their own for the first time and interested in learning how to make a positive difference in the world.November 30, 2017 News -
California Becomes First State to Ban Retail Sale of Companion Animals
Laws like California’s are part of a growing movement to combat large-scale commercial breeding facilities.December 7, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Washington, D.C., Enacts Legislation to Protect Companion Animals in Cold Weather
As winter approaches, many caring people wonder what legal protections exist for companion animals left outside in very cold weather.December 1, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Congratulations to the 2017 SALDF Chapters of the Year!
This year's winners are the New Zealand Otago Faculty of Law and Vermont School of Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) chapters.December 5, 2017 Student Chapters -
The Case for Tougher Animal Cruelty Laws
An act of animal cruelty ended in a dog’s death. Bella’s abuser was sentenced to only four months in jail for the crime. Bella, an 11-year-old Shepherd mix, deserved better.December 8, 2017 News -
Fins or Fur — How the Law Differs
These charges leave no doubt that the mistreatment of an aquatic animal can be taken seriously — while also raising important questions concerning these creatures' treatment under the law.January 22, 2018 News