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Animal Protection Groups and Sanctuaries Challenge Zoning Permit for Pahrump Tiger Exhibitor
Illegal exhibition of tigers at Big Cat Encounters makes permit issuance legally improper.November 23, 2015 Press Release -
Update from the Legislative Affairs Program
It has been a busy year for our Legislative Affairs Department!October 7, 2015 News -
Animal Protection Group Files USDA Request to Revoke Traveling Circus Act License
Today, Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a request with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for investigation of Orlando, Florida-based PM Productions Entertainment, Inc. and its owner, Robert Mullen for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.August 27, 2015 Press Release -
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 -
Legally Brief: Animals in Entertainment
Barnum bought Jumbo the elephant from the London Zoo in 1882 and had her shipped across the Atlantic so he could haul her across the country in chains as a spectacle for profit. -
Hearing Tomorrow on Cricket Hollow Zoo License
Federal Court orders hearing on Animal Legal Defense Fund’s lawsuit under Endangered Species Act.August 5, 2015 Press Release -
Court of Appeals Upholds Citizens’ Right to Challenge Animal Cruelty
North Carolina court revives lawsuit against inhumane roadside zoo.July 8, 2015 Press Release -
Cricket Hollow Zoo License Suspended
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has learned that the United States Department of Agriculture has suspended the Cricket Hollow Zoo’s license to operate.July 2, 2015 Press Release -
Students Speak Up for Tony the Tiger
Animal lawyers aren’t the only ones roaring about cruelty to captive animals like Tony the tiger. Kids care too.May 8, 2015 News -
Challenging Cricket Hollow Zoo’s Care of Endangered Species (2014)
Life was not good for the animals at the Cricket Hollow Zoo in Manchester, Iowa. Five tigers died in the span of two years, due to inadequate veterinary care. Another tiger was found to be suffering…
