Advocating During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Advocating During the COVID-19 Pandemic

It is probably not possible to calculate all of the ways the world and the work we do have changed with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article discusses one of the ways we are still advocating during this crisis. Most of the legislative advocacy work we do...
Protecting Animals in Research

Protecting Animals in Research

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many issues understandably taking precedence in society at the moment. At all levels of government, resources and attention are exclusively focused on getting us all through this crisis. However, when things return to normal, we...
Make Sure Your Estate Planning Protects Your Pets

Make Sure Your Estate Planning Protects Your Pets

Last month, I discussed the best way to protect a pet’s best interests in the event of a divorce or other separation in the pet’s human family. I promised that this month’s blog would focus on protecting the pets in your life if you are no longer able to care for them...
The Legal Status of Animals and How to Protect Them

The Legal Status of Animals and How to Protect Them

Legally, animals are property. This is a concept that often does not sit well with those who share their lives with companion animals. One survey showed that 95% of people polled considered their pets to be members of their families. Animals’ property status has...