Opportunities for Early Response to
Crime and Interpersonal Violence
Successful prosecution of crimes against animals often requires specialized knowledge not only of the relevant
laws, but also of veterinary medicine, veterinary forensics, animal care and the practices used in organized crimes
against animals such as dogfighting and cockfighting. Animal care and control agencies can be important allies
to prosecutors in successfully pursuing animal cruelty cases.
» Important Animal Care and Control Agency Issues,
Documents, and Forms Sharing
Canine Profiling Courtesy of Ledy VanKavage,
Esq. Sr. Director of Legal Training and Legislation, American Bar Association, Vice-Chair, Animal Law Committee,
Chair Subcommittee on Dangerous Dogs
