Topical Introductions

Brief Summary of Ag-gag Laws
Alicia Prygoski (2015)

Brief Summary of Animal Euthanasia
Alexandra Kleinfeldt (2017)

Brief Summary of Animal Industry Interference ("Ag-Gag") Laws
Cynthia Hodges (2011)

Brief Summary of Animal Rights
Joseph Lubinski (2002)

Brief Summary of Animal Testing in Commercial Products
Katie C. Galanes (2010)

Brief Summary of Laws Concerning Animals in Film Media
Vincent Rizzo (2012)

Argentina
Angie Vega (2022)

Brief Summary of Assistance Animals Laws
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

Brief Summary of Live Export Laws in Australia
Jordan Sosnowski (2013)

Brief Summary of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Rebecca F. Wisch (2002)

Brief Summary of Bear Farming and Trade in Bear Bile
Laura E. Tsai (2008)

Bolivia
Angie Vega (2022)

Brief Summary of Brazil's Legal Structure for Animal Issues
Lane Azevedo Clayton (2011)

Brief Summary of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
Anna Jones (2017)

Brief Summary of the Canadian Legal System
Jacquelyn Shaw (2009)

Brief Summary of Canada's Anti-Cruelty Laws
Jessica Pask (2015)

Brief Summary of Canada's Dangerous Dog Laws
Jacquelyn Shaw (2009)

Brief Summary of State Cat Laws
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

Chile
Angie Vega (2022)

Brief Summary of Laws Concerning Chimpanzees
Alicia Ivory (2007)

Brief Summary of Animals in Circuses and the Laws Governing Them
Anastasia Niedrich (2010)

Colombia
Angie Vega (2023)

Brief Summary of Commercial Breeders and "Puppy Mills"
Kimberly Barnes (2017)

Brief Summary of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) and Animal Welfare
Elizabeth Overcash (2011)

Brief Summary of  Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
David Favre (2002)

Brief Summary of Cross-Reporting Laws for Child Abuse and Animal Abuse
Tarun Bishop (2021)

Brief Summary of Pets in Divorce/Custody Issues
Tabby McLain (2009)

Brief Summary of Dog Auctions and Retail Rescue
Kayla Venckauskas (2018)

Brief Summary of Dog Bite Law
Rebecca F. Wisch (2004)

Brief Summary of Dog Fighting Laws
Hanna Gibson (2005)

Brief Summary of Dog Impound and Due Process
Jennifer Wang (2007)

Brief Summary of State Dog Leash Laws
Rebecca F. Wisch (2004, updated 2012)

Brief Summary of Ordinances for Pet Number Restrictions
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

Brief Summary of Dolphin Protection under the MMPA
Jamie M. Woolsey (2002)

Brief Summary of the Cycle of Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse
Emilie Ridge (2008)

Ecuador
Angie Vega (2023)

Brief Summary of Elephants and the Ivory Trade
Ann Linder (2016)

Brief Summary of Emerging Issues in Municipal Ordinances
Jacqueline M. Logan (2013)

Brief Summary of Emotional Support Animals and Housing Laws
Kate Brewer (2005)

Brief Summary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

Brief Summary of Equine Activity Liability Acts (EALA)
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

Brief Summary of European Animal Welfare Laws: 2003 to Present
Nicholas K. Pedersen (2009)

What is the EU (European Union)?

Brief Overview of Exotic Pet Laws Matthew G. Liebman (2004)

Brief Summary of Exotic Pets Laws
Martha Drouet (2014)

Summary of Feral Cat and Wild Bird Controversy
Ariahna Sanchez (2018)

Brief Summary of Feral Cat Legal Issues
David Fry (2009)

Brief Summary of Feral Cat Population Issues
Tony LaCroix (2006)

Brief Summary of Fur Laws and Fur Production
Lesley A. Peterson (2010)

Brief Summary of Genetic Engineering and Animals
Andrew B. Perzigian (2003)

Brief Summary of Gray Wolf Legal Challenges
2005 to Present  Erin Furman (2011)

Introduction to Legal Control Over Great Apes
David S. Favre (2011)

Brief Summary of Animal Hoarding
Victoria Hayes (2009)

Brief Summary of Hog Farming in Iowa
Leana E. Stormont (2003)

Brief Summary of Horse Laws
Craig M. Smith (2009)

Brief Summary of Trainer Responsibility for Racehorse Breakdowns in New York
Cynthia F. Hodges, MA, JD (2008)

Brief Summary of Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption
Christen Wiser (2013)

Brief Summary of t he Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA)
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

Brief Summary of Humane Societies and Enforcement Powers
Christopher A. Pierce (2011)

Introduction to the Indian Judicial System
Taruni Kavuri(2020)

Brief Summary of US-EU International Comparative Animal Cruelty Laws
Paige M. Tomaselli (2003)

Brief Summary of Invasive Species and the Law
Cassandra Burdyshaw (2011)

Brief Summary of Kangaroo Culling in Australia
Jordan Sosnowski (2013)

Brief Summary of the Lacey Act
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

Brief Summary of Landlord Liability for Injury by a Tenant's Animal
Rebecca F. Wisch (2004)

Brief Summary of Bovine (Cattle) Laws
David S. Turk (2007)

Brief Summary of Laws Affecting Zoos
Kali S. Grech (2004)

Brief Summary of Laws Concerning Orcas in Captivity
Lauren Tierney (2010)

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

Brief Summary of Legal Challenges to Farm Animal Welfare Laws

Brief Summary of the Legal Implications of Dolphin and Human Interactions
Ann Linder (2017)

Brief Summary of the Legal Protections for the Domestic Chicken in the United States and Europe
Veronica Hirsch (2003)

Frequently Asked Questions on Lost Pets
Christopher A. Berry (2010)

Brief Summary of Medical Research Animals
Nikki Leung (2014)

Mexico

Overview of the Multispecies Family in Latin America

Overview of Municipal Ordinances
Charlotte Walden (2012)

Brief Summary of Non-Therapeutic Procedures for Companion Animals
Asia Siev (2022)

Brief Summary of the 2010 Norway Animal Welfare Act

Peru
Angie Vega (2018)

Brief Summary of Pet Custody and Divorce
Kelly Olszuk (2020)

Brief Summary of Pet Sales
Rebecca F. Wisch (2005; updated 2010)

Brief Summary of Pet/Companion Animal Damages
Angie Vega (2022)

Brief Summary of Philosophy and Animals
Alissa Branham (2005)

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Brief Summary of Laws Affecting Polar Bears
Sarah Morgan (2007)

Brief Summary of Police Shooting Pets
Pamela L. Roudebush (2002)

Brief Summary of Police Shooting Pets Update
Jessica Swadow (2015)

Brief Summary of the Recovery of the Gray Wolf under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Catherine J. Archibald (2005)

Brief Summary of Rodeos
Madison Steffey (2018)

Brief Summary of Laws Affecting Retail Pet Stores
Ashley Duncan (2006)

Brief Summary of State Emergency Planning Laws for Animals
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A.  (2011)

Overview of Local and State Dog Laws
Rebecca F. Wisch (2004)

Brief Summary of State Cruelty Laws
Rebecca F. Wisch (2005, updated 2010)

Brief Summary of the Initiative and Referendum Process
Cynthia Allen (2002; updated 2013)

Brief Summary of State Spay and Neuter Laws
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A. (2010)

Brief Summary of Swap Meet Laws
Zoé Friedland (2016)

Brief Summary of the US Animal Welfare Act
David Favre (2002)

Brief Summary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
Kristina Rozan (2014)

Brief Summary of United Kingdom Animal Law
Alice Collinson (2018)

Brief Summary of Legal Issues Surrounding the Trade in Wild-Caught Reptiles
James M. Green (2005)

Brief Summary of the Licensing and Regulation of Pet Shops (UK)
Alan Bates (2002)

Brief Summary of Veterinary Client Issues
Akisha R. N. McGee (2006; updated 2011)

Brief Summary of Veterinary Malpractice
Rebecca F. Wisch (2003; updated 2010)

Brief Summary of Welfare Concerns of Fish Farms
Bradley Varner (2022)

Brief Summary of Welfare Standards for Animals Used in Zoos and Exhibition
Tala M. DiBenedetto (2020)

Brief Summary of Laws Affecting Whales
Angela Lang (2002)

Brief Summary of Whaling in the Antarctic
Tom Krepitch (2014)

Brief Summary of Wildlife Rehabilitation Laws
Angela Nicole Johnson (2012)

Brief Summary of Wildlife Services
Rachel Pemberton (2020)

Brief Summary of Pets in Trusts
Rebecca F. Wisch (2008; updated 2010)