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Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Lawsuit To Shut Down Vallejo Puppy Mill
California Carolina Dogs has generated numerous complaints of strong odors, flies, dog bites, unsanitary breeding conditions, and dogs running at large.October 5, 2017 Press Release -
California: One More Step to End Sales of Puppy Mill Animals
California residents, please take this final action to end the sale of animals who come from puppy mills or other large scale breeding facilities.September 25, 2017 News -
California: Urge Your Senator to Vote Yes on AB 485
AB 485 would require that all cats, dogs, and rabbits sold in stores come from rescue organizations, not commercial breeding facilities.September 5, 2017 News -
Oregon Becomes 11th State to Pass “Good Samaritan Law” to Protect Dogs Left in Hot Cars
The new law provides that anyone may enter a motor vehicle to remove an unattended child or domestic animal as long as certain requirements are met.August 23, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Nationwide Racketeering Class Action Lawsuit Against Petland
The lawsuit alleges the national pet store chain engaged in a fraudulent scheme to sell sick “puppy mill” puppies to consumers at premium prices based on fraudulent health guarantees.July 26, 2017 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Puts Wisconsin Hunting Statute in the Cross Hairs
A recently amended Wisconsin statute unconstitutionally restricts free speech and violates the First Amendment.July 17, 2017 Press Release -
Unique Connecticut Law Allows Court-Appointed Advocates to Represent Animals
Connecticut has become the first state to allow legal advocates to testify on behalf of animal victims in cruelty and neglect cases. -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Washington Supreme Court to Recognize Human Bond with Companion Animals
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in the case of a Washington man who has sued for emotional distress damages after a veterinarian botched his dog Kaisa’s euthanasiaJune 19, 2017 Press Release -
Indiana Passes “Good Samaritan” Law to Protect Dogs in Hot Cars
Indiana is the ninth state to pass a “good Samaritan” hot car law allowing a citizen to forcibly enter a motor vehicle under certain conditions to rescue a companion animal confined inside.June 13, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Can You Break a Window to Save a Dog in a Hot Car?
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, the danger of dogs dying because negligent owners left them in a hot car grows as well.May 12, 2017 Press Release
