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Consumer Protection Law will Prohibit Financing of Puppies and Kittens in California
Predatory financing law bans loans that often trap borrowers with high interest ratesSeptember 26, 2022 Press Release -
Smoke Screen: Puppy Kingpin
The 2022 season from Neon Hum Media’s Smoke Screen podcast, “Puppy Kingpin,” explores the issue of puppy mills and the little-known practice of “puppy laundering” — and features the Animal Legal Defense Fund! -
Provide Funding for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs’ Veterinary Care (Florida)
The Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs Program Act would create a program to provide funding for the veterinary care of dogs formerly used in law enforcement. (H.B. 25/S.B. 226) -
California Court of Appeals Affirms SPCAs Can Enforce State Animal Cruelty Laws
The California Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling by a lower court recognizing Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty (SPCA) organizations’ ability to file lawsuits against entities that violate existing animal protection laws.June 9, 2022 Press Release -
Puppy Mill Pipeline Act (New York)
Prohibits the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in retail stores. -
Goldie’s Act (Federal)
Named for a golden retriever, Goldie’s Act would amend the AWA to require the USDA enforce strengthened regulations set forth in the proposed bill. -
Madrid Court Awards Joint Custody of a Dog in a Pioneering Ruling
In a pioneering ruling issued in October 2021, a Madrid court awarded joint custody of a dog, explicitly recognizing the emotional bond between the plaintiff and the animal.April 5, 2022 Animal Law Update -
Collaborative Response Project Application
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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