Animal Law: Welfare Interests and Rights

Animal Law: Welfare Interests and Rights, 3rd Edition, is a casebook that examines legal and ethical issues surrounding animals in society. The work explores these concerns across state police power, constitutional law, and traditional common law doctrines.

The text focuses on the property classification of animals in civil and criminal law, the growing visibility of dogs within the legal system, and contemporary attempts to secure legal rights for animals. Coverage also addresses statutory frameworks such as state anti-cruelty legislation and the federal Animal Welfare Act.

Designed for classroom instruction, this edition incorporates edited judicial opinions alongside essay selections to help students evaluate key doctrines and emerging animal protections.