John,
With you beside us, we’re leading the fight for animals through the legal system — and winning. As we come to the end of the year, I’ve been reflecting on the work of this organization over the last 40-plus years and the animals who’ve won justice thanks to people like you.
When we discovered a chimpanzee named Barney in a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) licensed zoo, it was clear he was suffering in deplorable conditions:
- He was kept in solitary confinement on the cement floor of a cage
- He had no companionship or veterinary care
- He displayed severe psychological and physical distress.
And when he escaped, Barney was shot and killed by a park employee.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund successfully sued the USDA for failing to adopt minimum standards for the humane treatment of primates at research facilities and roadside zoos. The landmark ruling established the right of animal advocates to challenge the USDA's rules regarding the treatment of animals under the Animal Welfare Act.
It was too late to give Barney the life he deserved, but because of this ruling, many animals today are better protected. But even now, we are still fighting, suing the USDA for failing to release public records related to the inspections of facilities housing primates. As with every fight we take on, you give us our greatest chance of success. I hope you’ll join us in advancing this life-saving work with your first gift today.
Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve spent the past 40 years making a difference for animals, driving stronger animal protection laws and stronger enforcement of those laws. I know that together, we’ll build on this progress until we see the day animals receive the legal protections they rightfully deserve. Thank you for standing with us.
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For the animals,
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Stephen Wells
Executive Director
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