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Legally Brief: The Cruel Mechanics of Cecil’s Agonizing Death
In June of this year, Walter Palmer, a Minnesota dentist, paid $50,000 to a professional hunting guide in Zimbabwe. Palmer later claimed that he believed this fee would give him the legal right to kill an…
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Born Free USA and Animal Rescue League of Iowa File Second Petition to Strengthen Roadside Zoo Oversight in Iowa
Born Free USA and Animal Rescue League of Iowa File Second Petition to Strengthen Roadside Zoo Oversight in IowaAugust 26, 2015 Press Release -
Despite Repeat Animal Welfare Violations, Dirk Arthur Show Proceeding at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Animal Legal Defense Fund and local celebrity, Stephen Sorrentino, offer help to end use of big cats in Vegas magic actAugust 19, 2015 Press Release -
Teaming Up with Las Vegas Entertainer Stephen Sorrentino to Urge Illusionist Dirk Arthur to Make Big Cats Disappear from His Magic Show Once and For All!
Dirk Arthur is no stranger to controversy.August 19, 2015 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Petitions to Revoke Dental License of Cecil the Lion’s Killer
Animal Legal Defense Fund files complaint seeking Minnesota board of dentistry investigation of Walter James Palmer.August 5, 2015 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Intervenes in Cal OSHA Lawsuit after Lion Kills Worker; “Cat Haven” Settles
Lion mauling leads to the protective barrier requirement long sought by animal groups.January 13, 2015 Press Release -
Humboldt and Mendocino Counties Urged to Void Contract with Secretive, Inhumane Wildlife Services
Indiscriminate Killing, Environmental Destruction and Legal Violations Spark ControversyJune 30, 2014 Press Release -
Challenging the USDA for Reissuing Roadside Zoo’s License
The Animal Legal Defense Fund sued the USDA in federal court for reissuing an Iowa roadside zoo license despite frequent violations recorded by the USDA’s own inspectors, including inadequate staffing, filthy enclosures, and deficient veterinary care. -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges Sonoma County to Void Contract with Federal Wildlife Services
Organization Points to Severe Cruelty and Dangerous Legal Violations in Agency’s Kill MethodsMay 16, 2013 Press Release
