LIVEKINDLY, a community-based media startup focused on producing engaging content on sustainable and compassionate living online, published an article about our Animal Friendly Attorneys™ program, and about Attorneys for Animals itself. Read the article here. The program “was inspired by the killing … Continued
We are just now, at the end of the first week of January 2019, catching our breath from the frenetic and consequential “lame duck” session of the Michigan Legislature. The 2019-20 session will begin on January 9, 2019. Before we … Continued
Governor Rick Snyder vetoed HB 5916 and 5917 (“The Puppy Mill Bills) late this afternoon. Attorneys for Animals joined many individuals and organizations advocating for animals and against these bills. Today, our persistence paid off. Here’s the Veto Letter:
Attorneys for Animals takes special interest in the Animal Welfare Fund. From 2015-17, under a grant from The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust, we worked to spread the word to both Michigan taxpayers and the state’s brick … Continued
With perhaps two more weeks to go, we’re closely watching several bills pending in the Michigan Legislature. The following have had some movement since the #LameDuck session began, although there are many others–both positive and negative that are listed in … Continued
Today we named 12 attorneys to our first class of Animal Friendly Attorneys™. They come from many parts of Michigan, and one is from Kentucky. They practice in thirteen areas of the law, including Animal Law. We’re proud to announce, and … Continued
“We emphasize, however, that even if the Officers had knowledge that the dogs were unlicensed, they still would not have been authorized to shoot them on the basis that they were contraband.” —Smith v City of Detroit, 6th Circuit Court … Continued
The Michigan Legislature has been back from summer recess since early September, although the legislators have only been in session for a handful of days over the past month. The legislature will be in session one more day (October 17), … Continued
The 2017-18 Michigan Legislature session is winding down. Lawmakers return from summer recess on September 5. The legislature House will meet only 9 days before the November 6 election. Then, House and Senate will meet another 14 days in “Lame … Continued
What will happen to them when I’m no longer here… If you’re reading this, you likely (a) have companion animals who share your home and life; and (b) consider them to be family members. That’s why it’s crucial to plan … Continued