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Massachusetts: Ensure that dogs and their families can stay together
An Act to Protect Animals From Convicted Animal Abusers (H.1703/S.1076) would prohibit a person convicted of certain animal cruelty crimes — including torture, mutilation, and dogfighting — from possessing, adopting, or fostering an animal for at least five years. -
Film Screening Suggestions
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2010 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships
Congratulations to the 2010 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship recipients!November 6, 2014 Student Chapters -
University of Chicago Law School: Animal Law Week
This spotlight was submitted by Vince Field, President of the University of Chicago Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter.January 1, 2009 Student Chapter Spotlight -
Building Successful Animal Cruelty Cases from the Crime Scene to Court Room
Law enforcement officers and prosecutors who respond to crimes face a host of challenges. From neglected cows who are unable to testify, to dog fighting ‘evidence’ having puppies, the unexpected is a matter of course in the struggle against animal cruelty.November 7, 2018 News -
Craigslist Pet Ads: What You’ll See, How to Reply, and What to Expect in Response
Concerned about animal abuse facilitated by Craigslist posts, an Animal Legal Defense Fund supporter began responding to “pet” ads in September 2020. After responding to more than 400 ads, the supporter shares their experiences and tips for helping protect animals being traded on the platform.January 21, 2021 Legal Resource -
Susann MacLachlan
With a personality that radiates warmth, "Sunny" enthuses about rescuing animals, teaching animal law at the John Marshall Law School and coaching students for the Harvard Law School's National Animal Advocacy Closing Argument Competition.April 8, 2013 Pro Bono Spotlight -
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 -
Legal Resources
The Animal Legal Defense Fund provides these resources to help you learn how animal protection laws function within the legal system. Animals and the Law The field of animal law is complex. Use these articles as a guide to understand the fundamentals. What You Can Do Do you need help with a specific legal situation … Continued -
Acts against leaving dogs locked in hot cars
2019 U.S. Animal Protection Laws State Rankings
