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RICO Lawsuit Filed Against Puppy Mill Broker JAKS Puppies and Its Ring of Associates
Class-action lawsuit alleges thousands in California purchased dogs under the false belief they were rescue animalsDecember 16, 2021 Press Release -
The Pro Bono Team That Helped Advance Animals’ Legal Status — and Secure Vulnerable Witnesses’ Access to Courtroom ‘Comfort Dogs’
Philadelphia-based law firm Stradley Ronon helped achieve an important victory for animals and vulnerable court witnesses alike.December 6, 2021 Pro Bono Spotlight -
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. -
Delhi High Court Rules that Community Dogs Have the Right to Food
In an important decision, the Delhi High Court ruled that community dogs have the right to food and that citizens have the right to feed them. The animal-forward ruling emphasized the species-specific needs and inherent value of community dogs, also called stray or street dogs, and included broad guidance regarding their feeding.November 2, 2021 Animal Law Update -
Critical Caselaw: What’s an Animal’s Life Worth?
Join Animal Legal Defense Fund Staff Attorney Ariel Flint for a discussion about damages and valuation in tort cases involving companion animals.October 6, 2021 Webinar -
New Jersey: Ask Your Legislators to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims!
Tell legislators that you support a bill that would create a Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP) in New Jersey.September 20, 2021 Action Alert -
Funding Critical Animal Health Services In Massachusetts FY2021 State Budget
Governor signs state budget allocating $50k to provide critical animal health services to animals in need. -
Court Orders Fraudulent Puppy Traffickers to Cease Selling Animals While Case Proceeds
The Los Angeles Superior Court has granted a preliminary injunction that halts the Kenneys, unscrupulous internet puppy sellers, from advertising and selling puppies until the lawsuit is decided on the merits.July 29, 2021 Press Release