Our Mission

The Doris Day Animal League's overriding mission is to reduce the pain and suffering of non-human animals through legislative initiatives, education, and programs to enforce statutes and regulations which have already been enacted protecting animals. We strongly encourage the spaying and neutering of companion animals.

DDAL activities can be summarized in four specific action programs:

1. Development of national, state and local legislation that will minimize the inhumane treatment of animals,
2. Petitions to the President asking for his support of protective legislation,
3. Identification and support of innovative state initiatives that will reduce animal suffering,
4. Networking with other animal protection groups to promote common goals.

DDAL was founded in 1987 by Doris Day, one of the world's most-loved and most-honored women.