Animal Justice League of America: The New Face of Animal Nonprofit Organizations

What if we could stop animal abuse before it happened? What if abusers were held accountable for their actions and feared legal prosecution? What if no more animals ever had to experience hunger, hurt, or fear?

Animal Justice League of America is making this a reality.

All over the world, there are many wonderful nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping animals. These nonprofit organizations rescue animals from dangerous situations, provide life-saving veterinary care and find new, loving homes for animals to live out happy lives. The work these organizations do is so important, but unfortunately, most animals have already been abused by the time they reach these nonprofit organizations.

Animal Justice League of America is a nonprofit organization for animals dedicated to ending animal abuse. In addition to rescuing and providing veterinary care for abused animals, AJLA is partnering with law enforcement, legal teams, and government agencies to prosecute animal abusers to the fullest extent of the law. Animal Justice League of America is a nonprofit organization for animals devoted to stopping animal abuse before it even happens.

Here are five unique ways AJLA is working to end and prevent animal abuse:

• Providing law enforcement with the resources to investigate animal abuse cases.
• Aiding local governments in filing criminal cases against abusers.
• Creating a registry for animal abusers to prevent them from owning animals in the future.
• Filing civil lawsuits to ensure abusers are held fully accountable for their actions.
• Partnering with kill shelters and rescues to make them no-kill.

As a nonprofit organization for animals, Animal Justice League of America needs your help! Visit our “take action” tab to see how you can help. You can donate, report animal abuse, or become an advocate or investigator. You can also follow us on Facebook and share our mission with your friends and family.

Animal Justice League of America is a nonprofit organization for animals striving to create a world where animals know only love, compassion, and kindness. AJLA is bringing an end to animal abuse.

What if YOU could help stop animal abuse before it happened?

WOW!  We are overwhelmed by the amazing turn out supporting Animal Justice League of America!  We would like to say a BIG thank you to all our Advocates and supporters who came out to Wally’s Drafthouse to support AJLA.

Another big thank you goes to Wally’s and Treats Unleashed.  We appreciate you!

In case you missed it, the event started off with a great speech from Shane Rudman introducing Adam Khan. If you weren’t in attendance, you can check it out on Facebook.

Lucky the Pitbull and Justice the Puppy were available for photos after the speech.

Here are a few photos from the event:

We again thank you all for your support and look forward to the bright future of AJLA.  Justice IS Coming!

Are you looking for a great way to support the Animal Justice League of America?  If so, look no further than Lunch for the League, hosted by Wally’s Grill & Drafthouse.  The event will take place Saturday July 7^th from 11 am to 2 pm.

Wally’s Drafthouse has partnered with Treats Unleashed to hold a fundraising event just for Animal Justice League of America!  When you come show your support, you can have food, fun, and get to show off your amazing four-legged friend.

With a $5 donation to Animal Justice League of America, Treats Unleashed will serve your pup a special three course meal!

With a $30 donation you will receive an Animal Justice League of America shirt!

With a $100 donation Shane Rudman will autograph your shirt!

Come meet and take photos with members of the AJLA team including:

Shane Rudman!

Danielle Reno with Justice the Puppy!

Adam Khan!

Excited to learn about who Adam Khan is? Don’t Miss Shane’s special introduction of Adam at 11 am!  You won’t want to miss it!!

Special appearance might be made from Lucky the Pitbull!!!

Other members of the AJLA team and advocates will be joining the fun!

Come help us support a great cause and have fun doing it!  We look forward to seeing you all there!

Wally’s Drafthouse is located at 837 SW Lemans Ln, Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

When most people hear about a pitbull they think aggressive, viscous, dangerous dog.  They think that a pitbull could never be a family dog and will even harm their children.  However, pit bulls are actually one of the most misunderstood breeds of dog alive.  As with any breed of dog, if a dog is raised to be mean or aggressive, as many breeds are trained in the dog fighting world, they may behave that way.  Dogs truly want to obey and please their master.  Because they are often so misunderstood they are sadly also one of the most abused and neglected dogs.  The founder of Animal Justice League of America (AJLA), Shane Rudman and his family have rescued several pitbulls from terrible abuse situations.  Their stories are great examples of how pitbulls can actually be one of the most loyal and loving family dogs when given the right environment and a loving home.

AJLA has a Take Action button at the top website (www.animaljla.org) where anyone can report pitbull abuse and neglect.  It is very important that all animal abuse be reportedly immediately!  Animal abuse and neglect, especially cases involving pitbulls should not be ignored or assume someone else will report it. All reports of abuse to Animal Justice League of America remain strictly confidential.  AJLA respects the privacy of the citizens reporting abuse and acknowledges that without these individuals we would not be able to bring justice to the abused and neglected animals, specifically pitbulls.  What many people don’t know is that there is evidence that often the same individuals that abuse animals have or will also abuse humans.  That is why it is so important that if anyone sees an animal being abused or neglected that they should report it to local authorities immediately.  Then follow it up by reporting it to Animal Justice League of America.

Animal Justice League of America was created to help bring an end to animal abuse and REAL ACCOUNTABILITY for animal abusers throughout all 50 states.   We work with animal welfare organizations like shelters and rescue groups to save dogs from abusive situations.  We also work with law enforcement to make sure the law is upheld, and strict penalties are given to animal abusers.  The efforts of Animal Justice League of America are growly quickly.  The primary mission of this non-profit organization is to end animal abuse through REAL ACCOUNTABILITY.  Animal Justice League of America works to pursue meaningful legal action against animal abusers.  TAKE ACTION – See Something, Say Something!  Follow and support the organization as they begin to make history in the war against pitbull abuse and neglect.

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Reporting abuse no matter the form…child, human, animal, is important and should never be ignored.  Animal Justice League of America (AJLA) firmly believes in the “See Something Say Something” philosophy.  AJLA believes in this so much that there is a Take Action button at the top of our website where anyone can report animal abuse.  It is very important that animal abuse be reportedly immediately!

Animal abuse should not be ignored or assume someone else will report it.  Often time’s individuals will not report abuse because of fear, uncertainty of what to do or lack of resources.  In addition many people think that because there are minimal penalties or charges that can be brought against animal abusers that they will retaliate, go unpunished and/or go back to doing the same thing.  All reports of abuse to Animal Justice League of America remain strictly confidential.  Our organization respects the privacy of the citizens reporting abuse, and acknowledges that without these individuals we would not be able to bring justice to the abused animals.  What many people don’t know is that there is evidence that often the same individuals that abuse animals have or will also abuse humans.  That is why it is so important that if anyone sees an animal being abused that they should report it to local authorities immediately.  Then follow it up by reporting it to Animal Justice League of America.

Our organization, Animal Justice League of America, was created to help bring an end to animal abuse and REAL ACCOUNTABILITY for animal abusers throughout all 50 states.   We work with animal welfare organizations like shelters and rescue groups to save dogs from abusive situations.  We also work with law enforcement to make sure the law is upheld and strict penalties are given to animal abusers.  The efforts of Animal Justice League of America are growing quickly.  The primary mission of this non-profit organization is to end animal abuse through REAL ACCOUNTABILITY.  Animal Justice League of America works to pursue meaningful legal action against animal abusers.  TAKE ACTION – See Something, Say Something!  Follow and support the organization as they begin to make history in the war against animal abuse and give a voice to the countless animals that would be voiceless otherwise.

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It is common to hear people talk about “see something, say something.” Yes, it has been heard mostly with the reporting of bullying, but this simple statement can be utilized for any aspect of wrongdoing that should be reported — especially animal abuse.  Animal abuse occurs in all species and breeds of animals, but most commonly with dogs, cats, horses, and livestock. Abuse can be a result of a hoarding situation, organized abuse (such as dog fighting rings), or intentional acts.

It is not surprising to learn that the majority of animal abuse cases are never reported! It is because of this that the Animal Justice League of America (“AJLA”) has stepped up — to be the voice for those who are voiceless! It is time to stop the violence towards animals. It is our mission to make people be accountable for their actions. We will work with the prosecuting attorneys to ensure that justice prevails. We will work with legislative members to assist in providing stricter laws and regulations related to the treatment of animals and animal abuse.

How can you assist in fighting animal abuse? Report it! It is simple to do: go online to www.animaljla.org; hover over the “Take Action” tab and click on “Report Abuse.” Here, you will submit information concerning the abuse. All reports of abuse are treated confidentially. Each report is taken seriously and will be investigated thoroughly. We cannot be everywhere at once, which is why we rely on the good citizens of this country to stand up and report abuse. We depend on each and every one of you to help us battle animal abuse — if you see something, say something!

Please like and follow AJLA on Facebook. We will continue to update our followers on our upcoming projects and events as well as the existing cases of abuse that are being worked on. You will be on the front line assisting in providing justice. Justice is coming — will you join us in the fight?

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You’ve been thinking about ways to help dogs in need, or perhaps you’ve been rescuing dogs on your own, and are thinking about starting a nonprofit dog rescue. It’s great that you want to help, or continue helping! That is one of the key principles of the Animal Justice League of America (AJLA): to help animals by accountability, education, and purposeful activism!

It takes time and patience and self sacrifice to build, run, and manage a rescue. A nonprofit rescue can take up to a year to set up, paperwork wise. You want to begin by determining if there is a need for a nonprofit dog rescue in your area or if you would be best suited to volunteer with an existing nonprofit. There are several things to consider in either scenario. We hope that the following article helps you to start on your journey to either establishing your own nonprofit dog rescue or finding an established, reputable nonprofit dog rescue to become involved in!

If there isn’t an established, reputable nonprofit dog rescue in your area and there are homeless, abandoned, in high kill shelter dogs in need; you may be in the perfect position to start a nonprofit dog rescue and impact many human and canine lives! The first step in this situation is to do a LOT of research. Creating, managing, and networking any type of animal rescue is an extensive undertaking. Once you have researched nonprofit business management, identified the issue(s) you want to address, and have a loose outline on how you would like to address those issues, you are ready to start putting your plan into action!

You would, then, work to gather a group of like minded people that becomes your core support group. Some of those people will, eventually, become the board of directors for your organization. You would begin to identify what you do best, what the needs of the rescue are (remember it is a business, like any other), and form your core group based on balancing the needs of the dogs and the rescue with the talents of yourself and your team. These are the first steps, of many, on the road to establishing a nonprofit dog rescue.

If there is a nonprofit rescue (or more than one) in your area that are already helping to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in your area, you can volunteer with them to help accomplish great things if your mission and values align! In this scenario you would want to research their online presence; look at their website, Twitter, Facebook, PetFinder, etc.

What is their mission statement? Is it something your values align with? How do they approach fundraising? Do they have a balanced approach of positive posts/happy endings and education/emergent cases? Who is on their leadership team? How do they conduct themselves, generally and on their own social media accounts? Do their actions match their words? Are they a part of the Animal Justice League of America (AJLA) network?

Start a conversation with some of their volunteers, their leadership team, and find out what is needed. You might find the perfect place for yourself within their organization. Follow your heart but listen to your head. If you do not agree with something that is going on, ask questions. You may need to volunteer with several different rescues in order to find the best fit for you.

Rescue is hard work, either way. There are few things in this world that are more satisfying than rescuing an animal that had no other hope, getting it to full health, fostering it to establish or rebuild trust, and then finding it its perfect forever home. That, in a nutshell, is the only reason to do rescue, nonprofit or otherwise: to enrich the lives of the animals you rescue. It isn’t about ego, pride, or accolades. It’s about the dogs. It’s about giving a voice to the voiceless.

Animal Justice League of America prides ourselves on working with quality dog rescues throughout the nation.  If you are interested in helping with our mission, please help our cause my volunteering your efforts or donating to AJLA.  We appreciate your support.

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Animal Justice League of America Take Major Initiative in Helping Animals

The Animal Justice League of America has joined the fight in helping animals that are the victims of abuse, neglect and other acts of cruelty.  Every ten seconds an animal is the victim of abuse in the United States according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).  That’s over 3 million instances of abuse each year.

It is our duty and responsibility to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves.  Helping animals is the reason AJLA was founded.  After Shane Rudman had rescued Lucky the Pitbull, he knew it was his mission to start a change.  After Laggie was abused, he put the idea into action and Animal Justice League of America was formed.  At AJLA we have made it our mission to ensure that those who abuse animals are truly held accountable for their actions.  Everyone can get onboard heling animals with AJLA.  We are asking that everyone take the initiative to report animal abuse and cruelty to the Animal Justice League on our website.  We have created this centralized reporting location so that we can work to ensure REAL accountability.  In addition, we are helping animals by trying to strengthen animal abuse laws and ensure they are upheld and those convicted receive strict punishment.

If we all take the step and pledge to report animal abuse and cruelty, we will be making a difference in helping animals now and in the future.  Reducing and eliminating animal abuse is the single biggest thing we call can do to help animals, but we have to do it together.

If you would like to donate to help animals, please click the “Take Action” tab at the top of our website, then click “Donate.”  We are a non-profit organization that does require funds from amazing people around the country to continue saving these voiceless animals.  Help us continue to be their voice.  Help us continue our fight for justice.

The Fight to End Animal Abuse Starts NOW

The Animal Just League of America is on the forefront of the fight to end animal abuse.  Many other organizations have started this fight, but AJLA is out end animal abuse it once and for all through REAL accountability for those who abuse animals.  The most critical part of this fight is to AJLA’s message out to the public that they need to act when they see animal abuse and report it.  The Animal Justice League encourages the public to get involved and report animal abuse to their Facebook page or website AnimalJLA.org.  Reporting animal abuse and cruelty is the first step in holding those who abuse accountable in the fight to end animal abuse.

Many states and local jurisdictions don’t have uniformed means of reporting animal abuse.  It can even change within the same jurisdiction depending on the person or department you speak to.  In addition, animal abuse and cruelty can be defined differently from place to place.  There is not an animal abuse hotline people can make reports to.  That is until now.  The Animal Justice League of America has created their own hotline available to everyone across the United States to make reports of animal abuse to one organization that will see to it that these case are investigated and those that abuse are made accountable for their actions.  AJLA is out to end animal abuse NOW.

We all want to see a world where animal abuse is no longer a problem.  In order for us to see that day, we need your help.  We will continue the fight, but please help us get our message out.  See something – Say Something!  As always, please continue to like, follow, and share our posts.  It takes a village!

As we continue to say at Animal Justice League of America, “See something, say something.” But that sometimes is easier said than done.  When you see something that is done by a known criminal, most people are afraid to actually report it.  They are scared to call a police station to give them a statement because they know nothing will be done, the only thing that will be done is they could be known as a “snitch.”  They are scared a target will then be placed on them for bringing unwanted attention to a possibly violent criminal.  We understand!  The system in the past has been flawed.  That is why at Animal Justice League of America we have made an easy way to report animal abuse online and anonymously!

At AJLA we understand the concerns.  We have seen first hand the issues that people who witness abuse and report it can face with violent criminals.  It is a known fact that people who abuse animals also abuse people.  That is why we’re here to help.  Under our “take action” page there is a tab to “Report Abuse.”  The information you provide on our site will remain anonymous.  We will continue to investigate your report.

Studies have shown that:

• Animal abusers have a mental disturbance
• Murders often start out with torturing or killing animals as children
• Aggressive and violent criminals generally abused animals as kids
• Abusers generally target those who are powerless
  • Crimes against animals usually go hand in hand with crimes towards children, spouses, and elderly.
• Parents who abuse and/or neglect animals generally subject their children to similar situations.
• Women who have been abused have reported their abuser also injured their animals. One in four of these women stayed with the abusers for fear of leaving their companion animal behind.

Animal Justice League of America WILL put an end to animal abuse.  We will no longer allow communities to turn a blind eye to the abuse.  We will work with local prosecutors’ offices to press charges against these criminals.  We will work with local, state and federal governments to pass stricter animal abuse laws.  We WILL bring justice to the voiceless.  All we need is your help.  Please bring attention to cases of dog abuse by making a report on our website.