My bill will prohibit industrial octopus farming in New York State before it can start. We need to protect our ecosystems by bringing this bill to the floor and to the Governor's desk!
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Massachusetts Lobby Day for Animals is June 10! Join advocates at the State House to speak up for animals, learn about key legislation, and connect with fellow advocates.
Register now:
https://t.co/9FD4mnTYVz
Didn’t make it to the Animal Law Symposium? The full program is now available to watch on demand!
Watch the full sessions at your convenience and stay up to date on the legal strategies shaping the future of animal protection: https://t.co/h1QtlrNBPN
Update! Two white lioness sisters rescued from a North Texas roadside zoo are now getting a second chance at life at a Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries-verified sanctuary in Wylie.
https://t.co/bgvqUP76r2
Big win for manta rays! Florida will no longer allow threatened manta rays to be captured and exported for aquarium display. Thank you to FWC for taking this important step and Rep. Lindsay Cross for fighting for stronger protections for marine wildlife. 🙌
Attending AVA Summit Canada? Join our Animal Law & Policy Meet Up on Friday, May 22, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM! Connect with fellow advocates and ALDF staff over light refreshments. Learn more: https://t.co/kQAmrSWzkO
A bull at a Texas slaughterhouse was shot four time before losing consciousness. This is not only inhumane, but a clear violation of TX law, so we've filed a complaint. Read more (note: there are descriptions of animal suffering)⬇️
https://t.co/cJpyMorBHn
Lloyd suffered in a Detroit dogfighting ring until he and 132 other dogs were rescued and given critical care—thanks to our monthly donors. Join our Partners in Protection: https://t.co/5RBldqrEqf
The House Farm Bill passed the House of Representatives, and it now heads to the Senate for consideration. Unfortunately, the bill contains multiple provisions that endanger animals, undermine states’ rights, and threaten public health. Take action now: https://t.co/fwYlXHQk3K
Great news! Nzuri and Kali, two 7-year-old white lion sisters who appeared to have been experiencing extreme untreated medical distress while being held at a TX roadside zoo, were moved to a sanctuary where they were able to begin treatment. Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/ns7yAlCyfa
Contact the USDA and USFWS to urge them to confiscate Nzuri and Kali and ensure they are safely transported to an appropriate sanctuary to get the care they need: https://t.co/6TVmDC5qoO
Ridglan Farms, a WI breeder supplying dogs for research, plans to release 1,500 dogs to a rescue —offering a chance at life beyond cages. But tens of thousands remain in the same situation. Real change requires federal reform.
Learn more: https://t.co/ahvCEHtRPL
The 2026 Animal Law Symposium is approved for 5 CLE credits by the Oregon State Bar. Join us for two days of expert insights and timely discussions shaping the future of animal law.
Most states accept Oregon CLE—check with your bar.
https://t.co/h1QtlrNBPN
The U.S. House of Representatives is gearing up to vote on the Farm Bill next week—and your voice matters. This bill would weaken animal protections and threatens to erase years of progress. Please urge your Rep to vote NO on this dangerous legislation: https://t.co/peEGwB8Hl0
Even faster line speeds will increase the risk that animals are alive and conscious when they are slaughtered – a horror that is hard for anyone to grapple with. We can and should do better by farmed animals. https://t.co/8T6y83qnnX
Big win for animals in New York! A court has cleared the way for New York City’s foie gras ban to move forward after years of delays. The law, first passed in 2019, prohibits the sale of any force-fed product.
ALDF’s legal victory against the State of Texas represents a larger (losing) strategy by industrial animal agriculture to block competition. Read more from ALDF staff attorney, Michael Swistara: https://t.co/M3c7k3SJ4K
USDA is pushing to increase slaughter speeds for chickens and remove limits for pigs. Faster lines mean more suffering, higher worker risk, and threats to food safety. Take action: https://t.co/dKyCoz6K7C
Washington: Help protect wildlife
SB 5203 is headed to a House floor vote. Urge your representatives to support this critical bill to fund wildlife crossings across the state — reducing habitat fragmentation and dangerous vehicle collisions.
Take action today.