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Law and Public Policy: Future Directions for the Animal Protection Movement Wayne Pacelle 11 Animal L. 1 (2005)

This article presents an overview by Wayne Pacelle of the future of the animal protection movement.

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Fido Seeks Full Membership in the Family: Dismantling the Property Classification of Companion Animals by Statute Elizabeth Paek 25 U. Hawai’i L. Rev. 481 (2003)

This paper proposes that various state legislatures should progressively dismantle the property classification of companion animals by enacting statutes permitting animal guardians recovery for non-economic damages in torts, and requiring courts to apply the "best interests of the pet" standard in custody and visitation disputes. Section II of this paper sets forth the conflict between the social and legal views of companion animals, and the historical evidence supporting each. Section III analyzes court opinions that treat companion animals as property and illustrates how the conflicting views of companion animals are manifested in case law. Section IV identifies the current trend in court decisions and legislative actions suggesting that both judges and legislators acknowledge companion animals as more than property.

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Every Dog Can Have Its Day: Extending Liability Beyond the Seller by Defining Pets as “Products” Under Products LIiability Theory Jason Parent 12 Animal L. 241 (2005)

Is a pet a “product”? A pet is a product for purposes of products liability law in some states, and as this article will show, the remaining states should follow suit. Every year, thousands of “domesticated” animals are sold to consumers who are uninformed as to the animal’s propensities or to the proper method of animal care. In some instances, these animals are unreasonably dangerous in that they spread disease to humans or attack, and possibly kill, unwitting victims. Improper breeding and training techniques and negligence in sales have led to horrific injury. This comment will demonstrate how merely considering pets as products opens up new theories of liability for the plaintiff’s lawyer, offering a deeper base of defendants who are both morally and legally at fault. From the standpoint of a consumer advocate and with concern for both human and animal welfare, the author proposes employing products liability theory to the sale of domesticated animals. By making sellers of “defective” animals accountable for personal injury that these animals cause, the quality of the animals bred and sold will likely improve. Where it does not improve and injury results, the victim may have recourse beyond the confines of contract remedies. Products liability theory is a lawful and needed method for preventing future harm and providing for a healthier human and animal kingdom.

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Overview of the Laws Regulating Rescue and Foster Care Programs for Companion Animals Kristen Pariser Animal Legal & Historical Center This overview examines how states deal with foster care and other non-profit rescue organizations. It details how states define such organizations and what laws may affect their operations. The paper also discusses potential legal issues that arise with pet rescue and fostering. Article
Laws Regulating Rescue and Foster Care Programs for Companion Animals Kristen Pariser

Brief Summary of the Laws Regulating Rescue and Foster Care Programs for Companion Animals
Kristen Pariser (2014)

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Brief Summary of the Laws Regulating Rescue and Foster Care Programs for Companion Animals Kristen Pariser Animal Legal & Historical Center This summary briefly examines laws relating to foster-care and non-profit rescue organizations. It discusses concerns that arise relating to contractual liability, local ordinances, and tort claims. Article
Detailed Discussion of the Laws Regulating Rescue and Foster Care Programs for Companion Animals Kristen Pariser Animal Legal & Historical Center This article will focus primarily on the rescue and foster care issues. Some of the types of laws that impact companion animal rescue and foster care organizations include legislative definitions, licensing, sterilization and vaccination, pet limit laws, zoning and nuisance laws, tethering laws, Breed Specific Legislation (or BSL), tort liability, and reimbursement for medical care in cruelty cases. While some examples will be given here, a rescue organization or foster care provider should check the specific state and city laws where they are located. Article
Brief Summary of Canada's Anti-Cruelty Laws Jessica Pask Animal Legal & Historical Center This paper summarizes the current state of Canadian animal anti-cruelty laws. It examines the federal, provincial, and municipal laws that govern and enforce penalties against those who commit cruel acts against animals. The paper also examines select cases in Canadian animal cruelty jurisprudence and compares Canadian anti-cruelty laws with their counterparts in the United States. Article
Detailed Discussion of Canada's Anti-Cruelty Laws Jessica Pask Animal Legal & Historical Center This paper summarizes the current state of Canadian animal anti-cruelty laws. It examines the federal, provincial, and municipal laws that govern and enforce penalties against those who commit cruel acts against animals. The paper also examines select cases in Canadian animal cruelty jurisprudence and compares Canadian anti-cruelty laws with their counterparts in the United States. Article
Overview of Canada's Anti-Cruelty Laws Jessica Pask Animal Legal & Historical Center This paper summarizes the current state of Canadian animal anti-cruelty laws. It examines the federal, provincial, and municipal laws that govern and enforce penalties against those who commit cruel acts against animals. The paper also examines select cases in Canadian animal cruelty jurisprudence and compares Canadian anti-cruelty laws with their counterparts in the United States. Article

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