Last Chance for Animals

Last Chance for Animals (LCA) is a US non-profit organization that advocates for animal rights. It is mostly known for its documentary, Dealing Dogs, and for its investigations against the use of animals for testing purposes.

Last Chance for Animals seeks to eliminate animal exploitation through direct action, education, investigations, legislation, and media attention. LCA opposes the use of animals in food and clothing production, scientific experimentation, and entertainment. LCA promotes a cruelty-free lifestyle and the ascription of rights to non-human beings. They support veganism and oppose animal testing.

Founded in 1984 by Hollywood actor Chris DeRose, Last Chance For Animals has its roots in opposing what it calls the inherent cruelty of vivisection. In the organization's early years, DeRose led teams of activists employing non-violent strategies modeled after social movements led by such leaders as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. Their special investigations unit performs stings, investigations, and under-cover camera work.

With an increased budget and staff, LCA expanded its focus beyond vivisection in the 2000's. LCA's primary focuses are vivisection, pet theft, fur, and circuses, and it has also worked on animal use in other forms of entertainment, and on farming issues. The organization also provides money and support for the animal rescue mission occurring in areas heavily affected by the 2011 tsunami in Japan.

In 2004, due to increased pressure from LCA supporters, the Supreme Court of New Jersey canceled the bear-hunting season before it started in December. In 2007, their investigation into cockfighting in Arkansas led to the nation's biggest cockfighting ring bust. In 2008 they helped the Rwandan Wildlife Authorities place GPS tags on 120 endangered mountain gorillas.

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• lcanimal.org - official website