John,
Riley’s story won’t be easy for you to read. It’s not easy for me to write. But we cannot turn our backs on abused animals — not now, not ever. And I hope that when you hear what happened to this dog, you will agree to be Riley’s voice today.
Riley, a four-month-old Labrador puppy, was burned with acid across his face and eye. He was beaten until his jaw was broken. Then he was left for dead near a schoolyard in California.
Due to the actions of a Good Samaritan and a local rescue group, Riley survived. But justice has not been served. John, victims like Riley need a dedicated advocate in court, fighting for them. Your donation right now will be matched up to $75,000 as we fight to pass much-needed legislation that will give animal victims of cruelty a voice — and make abusers pay for their crimes. |
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Riley cannot speak to the abuse he suffered. He cannot confront his abuser. Animals like him need a voice in the courtroom speaking on their behalf, and that’s exactly what your support now can provide. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is fighting to establish Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs (CAAP) in California and other states across the country.
CAAP laws protect animals by allowing judges to appoint trained volunteer attorneys or supervised law students as courtroom animal advocates to represent the interests of an animal victim like Riley in criminal cruelty cases — making it more likely that their needs will be taken into account and that their animal abusers are held accountable for their crimes. Your support is critical to passing CAAP laws, and you will make an even bigger difference in this fight and all our work to end cruelty when your gift is doubled right now.
During our Anti-Cruelty Campaign, please help us fight to pass CAAP laws in states across the country. Give victims a voice, and a hope for justice with your matching gift today. Thank you for fighting for animals, even in the toughest times. |
For the animals,
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Stephen Wells
Executive Director
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