ANIMAL LAW RESOURCES
New York State Bar Association
Animal Law in New York State
Animal
Law in New York State - LEGALease Pamphlet
This pamphlet is presented by the New York State Bar Association
Committee on Animals & the Law and is intended as a basic
introduction to animal law and animal related issues in New York State
for both the public and lawyers alike. Each section will provide the
reader with general information on the topic covered as well as noting
the relevant New York State and Federal laws that may apply. Always
remember to check your local county or city laws or codes, as your
county or city may have their own laws in addition to New York State
law.
Animal Legal Defense Fund
www.aldf.org
Laws, research links and law-related associations specializing in animal
issues, sponsored by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Animal Legal and Historical Center
www.animallaw.info
Extensive database of animal-related U.S. case law and legislation,
sponsored by the Animal Legal and Historical Center of Michigan State
University.
Animal Legal Reports Services
www.animallegalreports.com
Reported quarterly, case decision summaries – by subscription
– for either law professionals, veterinarians, or law-enforcement
and animal welfare professionals (the latter not requiring formal law
training); subscription pricing varies; interests addressed include:
agribusiness, breeders, clubs, children, the courts, the food and pet
products industry, the equine and racing industry, governmental
organizations and the courts, insurance companies, international
organizations, libraries, pharmaceutical and chemical industries and
zoological parks and exhibition organizations
Animal Protection Institute
www.api4animals.org
Text and status of pending federal legislation can be accessed at the
easy-to-navigate web site of this non-profit advocacy organization
Animal Rights Law Project of Rutgers University School of
Law
www.animal-law.org
Hosted by the Animal Rights Law Project of Rutgers University School of
Law – the first U.S. law school to include, in its regular
academic curriculum, an animal rights law course – this web site
contains materials written by faculty members for the course,
“Animal Rights: Theory and Practice”; materials on
this website include selected documents from some of the legal and
regulatory actions litigated by faculty members, on-line handbooks
concerning freedom of expression and housing issues involving companion
animals; also included are essays and journal articles on animals and
the law, and selected state and federal laws and regulations.
Animal Welfare Information Center
www.abanet.org/tips/animal/home.html
The official USDA website for information regarding the Animal Welfare
Act and to provide information for improved animal care and use in
research, testing, teaching, and exhibition.
Center for Wildlife Law
ipl.unm.edu/cwl/home/html
Sponsored by the University of New Mexico School of Law, this web site
of the Center for Wildlife Law contains links to resources for federal
and state laws relating to wildlife, and humane education resources for
students in grades 5 through 12; by subscription, weekly listserve news
and quarterly reports on wildlife and environmental law are
available
Estate Planning for Pets
www.estateplanningforpets.org
Information for pet owners and their attorneys regarding estate planning
for their pets.
Institute for Animal Rights Law
www.instituteforanimalrightslaw.org/index.htm
The website provides legal information, analysis, and guidance related
to the animal rights movement.
International Institute for Animal Law
www.animallaw.com and www.animallawintl.org
Bibliography of animal-related law treatises, books, and articles in law
journals, law reviews, magazines, newspapers, book reviews, scientific
journals, etc.
Georgetown Law Library
www.ll.georgetown.edu/intl/guides/InternationalAnimalLaw.cfm
The website focuses on international and foreign law addressing the
welfare issues of companion animals, farm animals, and animals used in
research.
National Association for Biomedical Research
www.nabr.org/AnimalLaw
Website provides summaries of laws and regulations, case law, and
institutional standards related to the use of animals in
research.
National Center for Animal Law
www.lclark.edu (NOTE:
the “L” before “clark”)
Recognized by the American Bar Association for its work in environmental
law, Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, Oregon, publishes Animal
Law, a student-run law review for balanced and scholarly discussion of
legal issues related to animals; first law review devoted exclusively to
animal law issues; funding for publication provided in part by the
Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)
New York State Department of Agriculture and
Markets
www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AL/ALHome.html
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets website.
Society for Animal Protective Legislation
www.saplonline.org/index.htm
Website provides information related to federal, state and local animal
related legislation.
Suffolk Law Library
www.law.suffolk.edu/library/research/a-z/resguides/animal.cfm
Provides links to federal and Massachusetts laws and cases, as well as
various animal law treatises and law review articles.
The Humane Society of the United States
www.hsus.org/legislation_laws
The website provides links to both federal and state legislative
activities and laws.
University of Wisconsin Law Library
wsll.state.wi.us/topic/animal.html
Provides links to animal law sites including organizations, legal and
policy materials, statutes and specific topics.
Related Files
Animal Law Pamphlet 1 (Adobe PDF File)
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