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Islamabad High Court Holds that Animals Have Legal Rights
The Islamabad High Court has held that animals have natural rights and are entitled to protection under the Pakistani constitution. The case before the court was threefold, involving an elephant held in solitary confinement at a zoo, a rescued bear who had been forced to “dance” and perform tricks, and the killing of stray dogs.October 2, 2020 Animal Law Update -
Cracking Down on Live Animal Markets and Wildlife Trafficking (California)
Bans the importation and sale of live wild animals that pose a zoonotic disease risk as well as the possession of certain endangered species or their body parts -
Using Local Legislation to Protect Animals: Prohibiting Circuses and Traveling Shows that Exploit Animals 2020
Learn how wild animals are exploited in circuses and traveling shows, and how you can help! -
Connecticut: Help end cruel circus abuse
Please urge your state legislators to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses.March 10, 2020 Action Alert -
Massachusetts: Stop Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking
Ask your state legislators to support a bill that would restrict the sale, trade, and distribution of ivory and rhino horn in the Massachusetts.January 12, 2020 Action Alert -
Prohibiting Circuses and Traveling Acts that Use Animals
Wild animals used in circuses and traveling acts endure severe abuse and neglect. Help protect these animals by passing a ban on the use of animals in circuses and traveling acts in your own city and county! -
Massachusetts: Urge Your Legislators to Protect Animals Exploited by Circuses
Ask your state legislators to support a bill that would prohibit the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in circuses and traveling shows.January 6, 2020 Action Alert -
Animal Advocates Urge Puerto Rico Officials to Take Action on Troubled Zoo
Animal Legal Defense Fund letter asks Puerto Rico governor to investigate illegal treatment of endangered species and other animals at Dr. Juan A. Rivero National Zoological ParkDecember 16, 2019 Press Release -
Protecting Animals Used in Circuses (Massachusetts)
Prohibit the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in circuses and traveling shows in Massachusetts. -
Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (Federal)
The Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA) would prohibit the use of wild animals in traveling shows such as circuses.
