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New Initiative Targets Animal Abuse and Irresponsible Breeders

2/19/2026

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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a new initiative to strengthen animal welfare enforcement, focusing on prosecuting chronic violators and dogfighting operations, and forming a tiger team to execute search warrants and creating a prosecution manual.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins emphasized accountability, saying irresponsible breeders will face consequences.
The initiative follows Envigo prosecutions, including a $22 million fine.
The Justice Department aims to protect animals and support breeders nationwide.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a new initiative to strengthen animal welfare enforcement, focusing on prosecuting chronic violators and dogfighting operations, and forming a tiger team to execute search warrants and creating a prosecution manual.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins emphasized accountability, saying irresponsible breeders will face consequences.
The initiative follows Envigo prosecutions, including a $22 million fine.
The Justice Department aims to protect animals and support breeders nationwide.