John,
In a crisis, animals are especially vulnerable to neglect and abuse. That’s why we launched our Anti-Cruelty Campaign this month and it’s why I’m urging you to join the fight against cruelty with your gift today. Every gift made by April 30 will be matched, up to a total of $75,000, to ensure that even in these tough times, we will be here fighting for animals.
Animals like a young pup named Bella who was seized as part of a cruelty investigation in California.
Bella’s alleged abuser jumped bail, leaving Bella to wait in the county kennel for months. There was no one to speak for Bella — no one with the experience to know that Bella had legal options to get her out of lockup. |
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Fortunately, a group of dog rescuers contacted the Animal Legal Defense Fund. We swiftly arranged to get Bella released to a foster home, and then adopted into a permanent home. But by then, she had spent 10 unnecessary months just waiting and suffering the decline dogs in long-term lockup experience.
If California had a Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP), Bella would have had an advocate attached to her case that would have been able to use the law to get Bella into a better situation as soon as the defendant jumped bail — not 10 months later!
Cases like Bella’s are why we need you to join us with your strongest membership gift today, which will make twice the difference in our fight to give animals the powerful legal voice they need. We’re fighting for CAAP laws in California and other states across the country — to help give animal victims, like Bella, a dedicated advocate and a voice in the courtroom.
Bella was lucky. We found her the loving home she deserved. But for some animals, it’s too late. By the time we were contacted to help, the district attorney had decided Bella’s case wasn’t worth pursuing as the defendant had jumped bail and failed to show up to court. What would have happened to Bella had we not been contacted to help?
I don’t have the answer. And that’s why we need strong, comprehensive laws that protect animals’ lives and interests. We must ensure that animals are not forgotten — in this crisis and beyond.
Remember, all gifts made by April 30 will be doubled. Your gift will help us fight for animals, always. |
For the animals,
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David Rosengard
Senior Staff Attorney
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