About This Site

On Feb. 5, 2024, one voice was silenced and another learned to speak: the killing of a neighbor’s beloved dog was the devastating day that I found my voice for Alabama’s animals.

Only through the guidance of advocates was it possible to navigate the tangled web of animal control, cruelty law, and the criminal justice system. This website was born from my desire to share what I learned, to empower effective action for Alabama’s dogs and cats.

AlabamaAnimalAdvocates.com is an informal collaboration of people around the state with experience in animal control, shelter management, legislation, cruelty investigation, and reporting on animal topics. Many are named and credited throughout the site. Others choose to contribute behind the scenes. Our work is completely independent and pro bono.

We welcome your comments, questions, or suggestions.

Kristin Yarbrough
Blount County, Alabama

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Please be aware that the authors of this site are volunteers who are not attorneys; we cannot provide legal advice. Information about laws and government functions is based on the understanding of non-attorneys. If you have questions about laws or a legal issue, please consult with an attorney.

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