Dear Friend,

Animal cruelty isn’t just an animal welfare issue—it’s a predictor of future criminal conduct. Dogfighting, cockfighting, and other forms of malicious cruelty don’t just leave animals bloodied and battered; they are precursors to violence, drug trafficking, and an array of expressions of lawlessness. In its worst expressions, these crimes are conducted by prison gangs, international cartels, and other organized networks whose morally corrosive actions fray the bonds of a civil society.

Psychologists have documented the link between animal cruelty and human violence, noting that the first violent acts of serial killers often involve animals. Law enforcement agents recognize that animal cruelty is part of a cluster of crimes committed by people with no respect for the law or the sanctity of other beings. Animal wellness groups see the extraordinary toll on animals that people who’ve lost their empathy exact on others.

We have state and federal laws to crack down on this animal-and-human violence. There is a national animal fighting law that forbids dogfighting and cockfighting everywhere in our nation. We have a national anti-cruelty law. But enforcement of these laws has been anemic, with occasional exceptions for dogfighting crimes, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) has not devoted personnel to root out these networks and to run the perpetrators to ground.

That’s why we need the Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act to create a dedicated Animal Cruelty Crimes section at the DOJ. This initiative would ensure that federal laws protecting animals are enforced, so that the criminal networks that enjoy or profit from animal suffering cannot continue their reign of terror.

Join us for a free, eye-opening webinar where we’ll break down: 

✅ Why the ACE Act is critical for protecting animals and people
✅ The alarming connection between animal cruelty and violent crime
✅ How you can play a role in advancing this essential legislation

📅 Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 8 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Online (link provided upon registration)

Featured Speakers:
🐾 Wayne Pacelle, president, Animal Wellness Action and The Center for a Humane Economy
🐾 More speakers to be announced

This webinar is part of the Claudia Miller Ignite Series and is essential for anyone passionate about animal welfare, law enforcement, and public safety.

Space is limited—secure your spot today!

Together, we can push for stronger laws and ensure that animal abusers are held accountable. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the change.

Thank you for standing up for animals.

This webinar is part of the Claudia Miller Ignite Educational Series presented by Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy. These free, virtual events are designed to bring awareness and understanding about the complexity of challenges facing animals in the United States and abroad, and to help lovers of animals act on their behalf.