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Animal Legal Defense Fund



 

Animal Legal Defense Fund
(Penn State Dickinson Student Chapter)

Mission Statement
We are a newly-formed and enthusiastic official student chapter of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, a national organization composed of more than 700 attorneys who act as legal advocates improving the lives and interests of animals across the country.

Our Penn State Dickinson chapter will focus primarily on animal welfare. This organization meets regularly and holds additional activities as events occur. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Major Activities

  • Educate others and ourselves about Pennsylvania law pertaining to animals
  • Stay abreast of national animal rights and animal welfare issues
  • Fight for tougher legislation for the prevention and punishment of animal abuse
  • Contribute however possible to the legal response against animal abuse in our community
  • Regular fundraising for local animal shelters and nonprofit organizations
Officers
President: Jeff Greene
Vice President: Melissa Pierre
Treasurer: Krista Klett
Faculty Advisor: Prof. Lance Cole
Important Links to National Organizations
  • The National Animal Legal Defense Fund Web Site — www.aldf.org
  • American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) — www.aspca.org

Important Links to Regional and Local Organizations

 

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