If your dog is taken to an animal shelter, knowing what happens next can help you act quickly. Learn how shelters identify stray dogs, how hold periods work, how to find your dog, and what you may need to bring to reclaim them.

Are wild horses federally protected? Learn how BLM sales can end federal protection and allow formerly protected horses to enter the slaughter pipeline.

Learn what animal advocacy means, examples of how people create change, and practical ways anyone can become an advocate for animals.

Learn how animal control actually works, what officers can and can’t do, when to call animal control, and how animal protection laws differ across communities.

Learn which states and cities have banned cat declawing in 2026, what the law says, pending legislation, veterinary guidance, and how advocates can help.

Philadelphia banned horse-drawn carriages after years of advocacy. Learn how advocates built support, navigated politics, and turned a long-running campaign into lasting animal protection law.

Why there’s no substitute for federal government agencies in wildlife protection

We protect (for now) species once they become endangered, what about the rest of the animals?

How do your plastic bottles and bags affect wildlife?

Discover how lawyers can use their skills to help animals through pro bono work. Learn about forming nonprofits, nonprofit board service, contract advice, costs of care petitions, and more.

Explore how animal advocates use environmental laws like the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, NEPA, and MBTA to protect animals. Discover creative litigation strategies in animal law

Explore the critical link between climate change and animal welfare. Learn how animal agriculture contributes to global warming and how climate change threatens countless species, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action to protect all life on Earth.

Explore how courts and legislatures are beginning to recognize animals’ interests in legal proceedings, from divorce cases to animal cruelty prosecutions.”

Explore the critical issue of adequate outdoor shelter for dogs. Learn about state laws, challenges in enforcement, and best practices for protecting canines from extreme weather conditions.

Discover the crucial responsibilities of nonprofit board members. Learn how to be an effective leader, ambassador, and contributor to your organization’s success.