Case Study
Leveraging the Network for Results
Leveraging the Network for Results For most Americans, their beloved pet is treated as a highly respected member of the family. But in the eyes of the United States legal system, animals are technically viewed as property- with the same rights and protections as a household chair or other inanimate object. The mission of Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is to change all that, seeking a re-categorization of the way the law regards animals, providing for their interests, ensuring their safety and allowing them to engage in behaviors that are natural for their species. “We envision a world where the law respects and protects the interests of animals,” said Lisa Franzetta, director of communications for ALDF. “We work to strengthen state and national laws protecting animals and