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Short Film Released with Actress Anjelica Huston as New York Considers Adopting Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs
Huston narrates the Animal Legal Defense Fund film demonstrating the impact legal advocates can have on behalf of animal cruelty victimsFebruary 17, 2022 Press Release -
Short Film Released Following Unanimous New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee Vote in Support of Courtroom Animal Advocate Program Bill
Anjelica Huston narrates Animal Legal Defense Fund’s film The Case for Courtroom Animal Advocate ProgramsFebruary 15, 2022 Press Release -
Short Film Released with Actress Anjelica Huston in Support of States Adopting Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs
Huston narrates the Animal Legal Defense Fund film demonstrating the impact legal advocates can have on behalf of animal cruelty victimsFebruary 15, 2022 Press Release -
Oppose: Bill Would Undermine State’s Retail Pet Sales Ban (Illinois)
Would jeopardize an important humane reform and once again enable pet stores to sell commercially bred puppies and kittens. -
Florida Bills Would Strengthen Penalties for Animal Sexual Abuse, Other Animal-Related Crimes
Legislation would increase penalties for the sexual abuse of animals and address additional animal-related offenses. -
Funds to Care for Animal Cruelty Victims (New Jersey)
Currently, New Jersey animal care agencies bear the cost of caring for animal cruelty victims, an expense that can be financially overwhelming. The Cost of Care bill would address this problem. -
Oppose: Pet Protection Act (Florida)
Would preempt new local retail sales bans for cats and dogs and would also prohibit municipalities from enacting any further safeguards against puppy and kitten mills. (SB 994/HB 849) -
Protecting Puppies and Kittens (Massachusetts)
Known as the “Puppies and Kittens Bill,” this proposed legislation would establish or update several critical protections for puppies, kittens, and their guardians. -
Retail Pet Sale Ban (Florida)
This bill would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats. Instead, stores would be able to partner with animal shelters and rescue organizations to offer animals for adoption. -
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.