The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the lives and advancing the interests of animals through the legal system. Founded in 1979, it works to strengthen and enforce animal protection laws, support litigation to prevent animal cruelty, and promote animal welfare through advocacy, education, and public policy initiatives.
Animal welfare and anti-cruelty laws, wildlife protection, farmed animal protections, animal testing regulations, consumer protection related to animal products, and strengthening enforcement of existing animal protection statutes
Individual donations, foundation grants, membership contributions, and fundraising campaigns
Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapters, Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School, and various pro bono attorneys and animal welfare coalitions
Non-profit organization
