Who We Are, What We Do
For more than a quarter-century, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has been fighting to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.


The Five Best States to Be an Animal Abuser
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has produced a first-of-its-kind report comparing the animal protection laws of each state in the country. Which states are the best states to be an animal abuser�and the worst to be an animal?

Celebrate the Year of the Dog�Foster a Rescued Dog from the ALDF v. Woodley Case!
Just over a year ago, the Animal Legal Defense Fund won custody of more than 300 dogs in a groundbreaking court case in North Carolina. Some are still in need of foster families�could you be one of them?

Animal Protection Laws of the United States of America (CD-ROM Version)
This compendium is a must-have resource for anyone who wants the most comprehensive animal protection laws collection of its kind available.

"Anti-Cruelty Team" Program Targets Abusers
By joining ALDF's Anti-Cruelty Team, you can take action against people who hurt animals!

ALDF Signs on to "No Reel Apes" Campaign
As �King Kong� storms into theaters, the Animal Legal Defense Fund is part of a far-reaching campaign to stop the exploitation of our closest living relatives in Hollywood, once and for all.

The Horror of Animal Hoarding
Animal hoarding is a widespread phenomenon that is the source of more and more animal cruelty cases every day. The health hazards to the animals can range from blindness (due to toxic ammonia in the air from unremoved urine) and skin ulcers, to debilitating emaciation, dehydration ... and cannibalism.

ALDF Wins Treatment for Sick Dogs
Lee County District Court sides with ALDF once more in the case of covincted Sanford, NC animal abusers Barbara and Robert Woodley by granting a motion to allow veterinarians to perform desperately needed surgeries on critically ill dogs.

Responding to Katrina
ALDF�s Online Legal Resource Guide for Search and Rescue Volunteers, Animal Shelters, and Armchair Activists

Furry Finances
More and more states are recognizing trust funds for companion animals. How about yours?

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