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New York City: Protect Horses
Horses in New York City are suffering! It is time for NYC to take the next step to protect animals and ban the use of horse-drawn carriages. Take action today! -
How to Advocate for Animals With or Without a Law Degree: Animals in Criminal Law
Although animals are property under the law, they are property unlike any other. In the context of criminal law, animals can be the victims of crime entitled to certain statutory protections. In this webinar, Senior Staff Attorneys David Rosengard and Jamie Contreras will discuss animals’ status in the context of criminal law. -
Backyard Slaughter Survivors Head to Sanctuary!
Animals rescued from backyard slaughter operation near Fort Meyers, Florida are now headed to sanctuaries.May 4, 2020 News -
Victory for Devil’s Garden Wild Horses, Following Lawsuit
Animal Legal Defense Fund and American Wild Horse Campaign continue work to ensure wild horses’ safetyMarch 27, 2020 Press Release -
Settlement Victory After Suing to Protect Starving Horses From ‘Rescue’ Organization
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit seeking to remove neglected horses from the California Equine Retirement Foundation (CERF) and prevent its chief operating officer from ever operating or being involved with any horse sanctuary in the future. -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of 15 Horses who were Shot and Killed
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the horses’ deaths in Floyd County, KentuckyDecember 19, 2019 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of Stolen and Slaughtered Horse
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for horse's theft and death in Manatee County, FloridaDecember 9, 2019 Article -
Lawsuit Seeks to Remove at Least 20 Horses From Defunct ‘Rescue’ Organization
Animal Legal Defense Fund seeks to hold California Equine Retirement Foundation responsible for mistreatment of horsesDecember 4, 2019 Press Release -
Strengthening Protections for Carriage Horses Forced to Work in Extreme Heat (NYC)
Prohibits carriage horses from working when the heat index is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or above. -
34 Horses in Limbo: Pre-Trial Forfeiture
On an early August morning, 34 horses seized from a scene of severe neglect began their 107th day in state custody. Horse rescue volunteers had nursed the horses back to health, and ready to be adopted. But the horses needed one more thing...November 8, 2019 News
