The Big Cat Public Safety Act Advances in Congress

The Big Cat Public Safety Act is a critical captive wildlife protection bill that would prohibit the private possession of big cats like tigers and lions and make it illegal for exhibitors to allow direct contact with cubs. After passing the U.S. House of Representatives 272 to 114, the bill will next be considered by the Senate.
 

Animals Rescued and Removed from Ohio Wildlife Trafficker and Exhibitor

Last week, the Animal Legal Defense Fund — with the assistance of local counsel named Taylor Waters, U.S. Marshals, and the Auglaize County Sheriffs Office — executed a court order, seizing three animals from infamous wild and domestic animal breeder and broker Robert Sawmiller.
 

Free Holiday eCards

Send an Animal Legal Defense Fund eCard to someone special this holiday season! Choose from five different styles.
 

Tell Us Your Craigslist Story

Though Craigslist has formally banned the sale of animals through its platform, sales — and abuse — continues. The Animal Legal Defense Fund would like to speak with families who have been victimized by breeders and animal brokers on Craigslist. Please share your story with us.
 

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2020 is coming to an end, but your lifesaving gift can help to win justice and save the lives of suffering animals! Help us reach our year-end goal of $300,000 and your gift will be matched up to a total of $130,000.