Many animals are cruelly exploited in this world. Please read my animal law articles below for ideas on how to use the law to improve animals' situation:

"A Survey of State Spay and Neuter Laws," published by the Michigan State University College of Law: Animal Legal & Historical Web Center [link]

"The Canadian Commercial Seal Hunt: In Search of International Legal Protection for Harp Seals" [link] (Michigan Animal Law Center)

LLM Presentation at Lewis & Clark Law School: "The Canadian Commercial Seal Hunt: In Search of International Legal Protection for Harp and Hooded Seals." [link]

"That's the Breaks: Trainer Responsibility for Racehorse Breakdowns in New York" [link] (Michigan Animal Law Center)

"The Link Between Animal Cruelty and Violence Towards People" [link (Michigan Animal Law Center), link (Oregon Bar website)]

"Shifting Legal Views on Animals: Animals are More than Property" [link] (Oregon Bar)

"Eastern Religious Philosophy and the Advancement of Animals's Legal Interests" [link] (Oregon Bar)

"Advancing Animal Rights Through Education in Eastern Religious Philosophy" [link]

See also:

Trust for Pet Animals - Washington ($29.99 download)

Wildlife Law Outline

Treaty of Amsterdam: Protocol on the Protection and Welfare of Animals

Timeline for China Pet Food Recall

Thank you.

Cynthia Hodges, JD, LLM, MA

Law Office of Cynthia Hodges - Edmonds, Washington