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Animal Exploiter: Robert Sawmiller
For years, captive wild animals have suffered in the care of traveling zoo operator Robert Sawmiller. On December 9, 2020 two wolves and a Labrador named Fancy were rescued and transported to sanctuary through legal action brought by the Animal Legal Defense Fund. -
Animals Rescued and Removed from Wildlife Trafficker and Exhibitor
The Animal Legal Defense Fund — with the assistance of local counsel named Taylor Waters, U.S. Marshals, and the Auglaize County Sheriffs Office — executed a court order, seizing three animals from infamous wild and domestic animal breeder and broker Robert Sawmiller near Wapakoneta, Ohio.December 9, 2020 Press Release -
Protecting Wildlife from Harmful Poisons (California)
Places safeguards on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides -
Banning Killing Contests (New Jersey)
Proposed legislation would prohibit harassing or killing certain wildlife at competitive events. -
New Jersey: Urge Lawmakers to Ban Wildlife Killing Contests
A.502 would prohibit harassing or killing certain wildlife at competitive events and is now being considered by the New Jersey Legislature. -
Fur Sale Bans
The fur industry kills more than 100 million animals every year. Most of these animals, including minks, foxes, and chinchillas, endure extreme cruelty before being slaughtered. Help protect these animals by passing a fur sale ban in your city or county. -
San Francisco Fur Ban Upheld as Challenge is Dismissed
Court dismisses International Fur Trade Federation’s complaint in victory for animalsJuly 16, 2020 Press Release -
Ending Killing Contests in Colorado
In 2020, Colorado adopted regulations banning killing contests for coyotes and foxes, as well as other small mammals. -
Humboldt County Agrees to Prioritize Nonlethal Solutions to Urban Wildlife Conflict
Reforms emphasize coexistence with coyotes and other wildlifeMay 5, 2020 Press Release -
Federal Judge Strikes Down ‘Lake Erie Bill of Rights’
On February 27, 2020, a federal judge struck down as unconstitutional a first-of-its-kind law granting basic rights to Lake Erie.May 4, 2020 Animal Law Update
