Animal Legal Defense Fund

Gonzaga Law Student Chapter

As the Gonzaga Student Chapter of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, a national organization whose primary goal is to establish and strengthen legal rights for non-human animals, we model ourselves after their mission.

• Our focus is to educate the Gonzaga community about animal-cruelty laws and their enforcement.
• We offer education on ways in which the community of Gonzaga can encourage and foster healthy homes and environments for animals.
• GSALDF is NOT a radical organization.
• We support and encourage law students' involvement in the courts and legislature to monitor and participate in lobbying for more stringent animal abuse laws.
• We welcome all viewpoints regarding animal welfare and encourage all to enroll as members.

Annual Activities

We participate in a number of events throughout the year and offer many rewarding volunteer opportunities.

Annual events of the club include a CLE on Animal Law, participation in the Club Fair, the ALDF Clothing Drive, and many dog walks at the Spokane Humane Society. In addition, the ALDF can help students get involved with animal fostering.

Each year, Gonzaga Student Animal Legal Defense Fund donates all money raised throughout the year to various animal organizations including Partners-for Pets and Pet Savers.

Membership Fees

There are no membership fees.