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The Special
Investigations Unit (SIU) functions as the investigative
arm of LCA. The SIU team is focused on validating
information, detecting suspect activity, and exposing the
illegal or unethical activities and reporting them to
local, state and federal authorities for prosecution or
other disposition.
The information obtained in our investigations will be
used in developing campaigns, public education and
outreach, and in drafting legislation that would bring
lasting changes for the animals.
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Last Chance For Animals is widely known for investigations that
have exposed horrible cruelty and misuse of animals everywhere.
From exposing illegal companion animal consumption, the mass
slaughter of deer by the National Parks Services at Gettysburg,
to the first ever conviction of USDA licensed B dealers leading
to maximum prison terms for three people, LCA is committed to
bringing these issues to the forefront and effecting change for
the animals.
Our investigations may include any of the following activities:
The scope of LCA's investigations includes, but is not limited
to:
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Circus
cruelty
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Pet
theft / B Dealers
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Pound
Seizure
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Puppy
mills
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Vivisection
Rendering Investigation
 LCA’s
SIU conducted an undercover investigation into a rendering plant
in Southern California in May 2007.
For more information about rendering and our spay/neuter
campaign visit our campaign website.
Puppy Mill Investigation
In
May 2007, LCA’s SIU investigated a puppy mill and pet store in
Southern California. A LCA investigator documented violations to
both the California Health and Safety Codes and the California
Cruelty to Animals Statue.
This footage was a crucial part of the case against these
breeders and store owners. For more information about Puppy
Mills visit
www.banpuppymills.com
1.
CRISP
Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects
CRISP is a searchable database of federally funded biomedical
research.
2.
The Animal Welfare Act
The AWA is a federal law regulating the treatment of (some)
animals in
research facilities, entertainment industries, and those kept
for
companionship.
3. USDA Inspection Reports
Clicking on any of the links below provides you with information
on Dealers, Research, Exhibits & Transportations.
4.
Freedom of Information Act
FOIA is a federal act which allows the public to access the
records of
government agencies, including those that experiment on animals,
upon
request.
5.
Freedom of Information Services
The FIS offers a fully automated fill-in-the-blanks FOIA letter
generator.
If you have any questions about our current Special
Investigations, please contact
siu@lcanimal.org or
(310) 271-6096 x24.
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