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Abuse an Animal — Go to Jail!™ 
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PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) 

These zoo animals will starve to death if we don't act soon. Zoo animals in Venezuela are so hungry that officials are euthanizing the weakest animals to feed the others. 

The political and social crisis in Venezuela has left thousands of people starving, with many fleeing the country for a better chance at survival. 

Now, the situation is so dire it's affecting animals. 

Recent photos from Venezuelan news outlets showed the heartbreaking effects of the situation. Zoo animals are trapped inside with no way to feed themselves, and they're completely emaciated. No one is coming to help them or release them, so each day they're just withering away. 

In some cases, zoo officials have actually euthanized the weakest animals to feed the others. And as a final act of desperation, some people have broken into zoos to find animals to eat. 

If these animals are not rescued soon they will die of starvation. Tell neighboring countries who are aiding in the humanitarian crisis to save the animals as well!

 The South American nation of Venezuela is in crisis. The country has been ruled by a political party that has depleted its riches, left its people starving and led to the world's highest inflation rate. The situation on the ground is so severe, that more than 3,000 Venezuelans are fleeing into Colombia on a daily basis. 

But as millions of Venezuelans go hungry, so do the animals. Recently photos, released by various news organization told of just how bad it has gotten for some of the most vulnerable animals. Many of Venezuela's zoos animals, for example, which are held in captivity and unable to feed themselves are grotesquely emaciated. Sadly, they have no choice but to wait until they wither away and perish. 

In some cases, zoo officials have been ordered to euthanize the weakest creatures and feed them to the others that perhaps still had a chance to survive. 

In other cases, people have broken into the zoos to steal animals to eat. 

If these animals are not rescued soon, they will all die of starvation. While many of the people can leave the crisis, the animals have no such option. 

It's time for neighboring countries who are aiding in the humanitarian crisis to also step in to save the animals as well.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund condemns the tragic death of Kokito, a 10-month-old puppy, aboard a United Airlines flight on March 13, 2018.
Kokito was forced by United to ride in an unventilated overhead bin — against the pleas of his guardian Catalina Robledo — for a three-hour flight.
Unfortunately, Kokito's story is all too familiar. Last year alone, 18 animals died on United flights.
We've already begun working with New York State Senator Marisol Alcantra on the Animal Passenger Bill of Rights, which would:
  • Ban animals from overhead compartments
  • Require proper climate control and ventilation for animals transported in cabins separate from their owners
  • Require airline employees based in New York to be trained in pet safety

We're also actively looking into legislation in other states, and at the federal level, to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
Though our laws still classify animals like Kokito as “property,” Americans overwhelmingly consider our animal companions to be members of the family. It is time for our laws to catch up to our values as a society — and recognize that animals are living beings, not pieces of luggage.
Between the moment of rescue and the happily-ever-after of adoption, there’s often an agonizingly long period of uncertainty in the life of a dog who was used for fighting. Too many of these innocent victims are held by the government for months or years while court cases drag on. Even with the best care, many deteriorate as their stress and behavior issues grow worse. 
What Happens After They're Rescued?
We can fix this. Urge the U.S. Attorney General to support the HEART (Help Extract Animals from Red Tape) Act, a federal bill that will help victims of animal fighting get rehabilitated and rehomed faster. Don’t delay—these animals have suffered enough.
Fight for Justice for Bella
You may already know the story of Bella, the 11 year-old shepherd mix who was killed by her trusted guardian, Michael Gallagher in Levittown, NY.
After tying a zip-tie around her neck, Gallagher shoved Bella into a garbage bag and then beat her with a shovel. Bella’s injuries were so severe that she had to be euthanized — but believe it or not, her abuser will spend just four months in county jail for his crime.
Our work in New York is a great example of how your support can help create stronger punishments for abusers and protect animals from abuse.
We’re working to increase the maximum sentencing for felonious cruelty to animals and prevent convicted criminals from acquiring more animals — but believe it or not, we’re fighting entrenched interests that want to stop progress like this. That’s why we need your help.
Your tax-deductible contribution will help us work toward stronger animal cruelty statutes like these as well as assist prosecutors and fight for the legal protections that every animal deserves. Because there is so much more that needs to be done — and we must win justice for every abused and neglected animal like Bella.
Preston Odle and Levi Evans of Dresden, Tennessee, tortured a four-month-old Saint Bernard puppy to death — and neither spent a second in jail for their animal cruelty crime. This is just one of many cases in the past few years that highlights the importance of making sure that criminals who abuse and kill animals get the punishment they deserve.
If you agree that this is injustice of the highest degree, I hope you will make a gift to the Animal Legal Defense Fund today. Your contribution will support stronger prosecution, more convictions, and tougher laws to prevent incidents like these from happening again.
Although Odle and Evans pleaded guilty to kicking, choking, and stabbing a defenseless dog to death, a judge sentenced them to probation and community service for their crime.
I am sure that you share my outrage at seeing violent criminals like these walk away with a slap on the wrist just because their victim was a dog or cat. Our motto is simple: Abuse an Animal — Go to Jail!™
Together we will work to change the face of animal law in America — and give abused and neglected animals the justice they deserve.
Animals are being killed in the UK countryside, and those responsible are getting away with it.
Despite hunting with dogs being banned in England, Wales and Scotland for more than 10 years, not to mention it still being legal in Northern Ireland, hunts are still killing wildlife.
Hunts have found many ways to circumvent the law and get away with killing wildlife. Whether through so-called ‘trail’ hunting, abusing exemptions in the law or exploiting legal loopholes, thousands of animals are being killed across the UK every year with impunity.  
This is not helped by landowners giving hunts access to land in order to carry out activities which could be cover for illegal hunting, or by legislation that is not strong enough tying the hands of law enforcement agencies.
All this combined means that hunts are carrying on with killing wildlife in the way they always have.
Every five years or so Congress passes a Farm Bill, which is a massive package of food and farm policy issues. As the Agriculture Committees in Congress begin to debate the bill, we have an opportunity to raise some key animal protection bills for inclusion. We must also be ready to fight against any efforts to add dangerous bills that could hurt animals.
Each of the last three Farm Bills has contained critical animal protection measures dealing with a range of animal issues—from puppy mills to animal fighting—under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Congress should once again make sure the Farm Bill includes critical animal protection bills—such as the PAST Act (H.R. 1847), the PACE Act (H.R. 4202), and the Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act (H.R. 1406)—which have broad bipartisan support.
However, it is likely that Representative Steve King of Iowa will try and add his extremely dangerous legislation—H.R. 4879/H.R. 3599—as well, which poses a very real threat to animals and states’ rights by gutting critical state and local animal protection laws and decision-making authority. We must oppose efforts to include any harmful provisions in the Farm Bill.
Please make a brief, polite phone call to Rep. Donald Norcross at (202) 225-6501 . You can simply say, "As your constituent, I urge you to ensure three critical animal protection bills—the PAST Act on horse soring, the PACE Act on animal fighting, and the Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act—are included in the Farm Bill. Please also ensure that Rep. King’s legislation—H.R. 4879 and H.R. 3599—is not included. King’s legislation poses a very real threat to animals, consumers, and states' rights across the country."

In Defense of Animals
Stop the Barbaric Crow Shoot in Vermont. On April 7, 2018, bloody bodies will rain from the sky. The Boonie Club of Williamstown, Vermont, has scheduled a barbaric crow shoot. In a disgusting show of pure blood lust, teams of four will compete to see who can kill the most crows, with actual cash prizes being awarded to the top killers. This horrific contest is repulsive and archaic, and we can't let it happen. TAKE ACTION

In Defense of Animals
Reverse Trump's Death Sentence for Elephants. President Trump claimed over Twitter he would, "be very hard pressed to change" his mind that the "horror show" of trophy hunting, "in any way helps conservation of elephants or any other animal." After the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced it would resume importing bontebok, elephant and lion "trophies" from Africa, the President said nothing! Tell him to reinstate the ban on elephant, lion and bontebok trophy imports! TAKE ACTION

In Defense of Animals
Camo's Chains Have Been Broken -Thanks to You! We are overjoyed to announce that on the morning of March 7, Judge Michael Joyner made the decision we were all hoping for regarding the abused and chained dog, Camo. He ruled in Camo's favor and said in court that he received close to 10,000 emails from In Defense of Animals supporters around the world as well as many others when they were called upon to help this sweet and tormented boy! READ MORE

In Defense of Animals
Millions of Animals - Mutilated for Money. Most standard farming practices would be illegal if committed against dogs or cats, but exemptions allow the animal agriculture industry to mutilate farmed animals with no legal consequences. READ MORE

In Defense of Animals
Puppy Beater Pleads Guilty and Gets Paltry Sentence. William Burl Harrison stood in court before Jefferson Davis County Justice Court Judge Calvin Graves, charged with beating a four-month-old puppy he adopted, took home, and sadistically beat with the hard, plastic handle of his leash. READ MORE