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, ALDF works to strengthen and enforce animal protection laws, provide free legal assistance in animal-related cases, and promote the humane treatment of animals through litigation, criminal justice advocacy, and public education.
ALDF typically pursues legislation related to animal cruelty prevention, stronger enforcement of animal protection laws, farmed animal welfare standards, wildlife protection, consumer protection related to animal products, and reforms to improve legal standing and rights for animals in courts.
Primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants, and membership contributions.
Affiliated with a nationwide network of volunteer attorneys and law students, and collaborates with other animal protection organizations and advocacy groups.
Non-profit organization
