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Animal Welfare Records Blackout
In 2017, the Animal Legal Defense Fund sued the United States Department of Agriculture for removing tens of thousands of animal welfare records from the agency’s website. Referred to as the Animal Welfare Blackout. -
Research Breeding Facility: Ruby Fur Farm
In 2018, the Animal Legal Defense Fund asked the USDA to revoke Ruby Fur Farm’s license, issue the maximum penalty allowable against the breeding facility for its violations, and stop purchasing animals from the facility for use in USDA research. -
Animaland Zoological Park
In 2016, the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed suit against the Animaland Zoological Park in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The Animal Legal Defense Fund argued that Animaland’s poor treatment of a gray wolf named Bear and a Siberian…
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Laws that Protect Animals
In the United States, animal protection laws can be enacted and enforced at every level of government. Most animal protection legislation happens at the state level. -
2016-2018: Captive Wild Animals
Illegal trafficking in rare and exotic wild animals is a $10 to $20 billion-a-year business, the profits of which come at the expense of broken families and countless injured and/or dead animals. -
Keep the USDA Transparent and Accountable
In early 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed action that could dramatically reduce government oversight of animal facilities like puppy mills. This is the agency charged with ensuring the millions of animals in roadside…
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Precedent Setting Decision: Endangered Species Act Protects Captive Animals
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms roadside zoo’s substandard care of endangered animals violated federal law.April 11, 2018 Press Release -
Protecting Puerto Rico’s Captive Animals
Puerto Rico’s only official zoo, Dr. Juan A. Rivero National Zoological Park, gained international attention last year for its abysmal conditions.April 9, 2018 News -
Cities Are Fighting Back Against Puppy Mills – But Some States Won’t Let Them
Pet store lobbyists are pressuring state legislatures to pass preemption laws blocking cities’ and counties’ right to adopt retail pet sale bans.April 2, 2018 News -
Urge the USDA to Shut Down Cruel Breeding Facility
Tell the USDA to revoke Ruby Fur Farm’s license, issue the maximum penalty allowable against the fur farm for its violations, and end all procurement contracts.January 24, 2018 News
