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From Cat Writers’ Association of America

Eric A. says after his cat suffered severe complications during routine surgery, he and his husband called a lawyer. “We want justice,” Eric says.

Ann S. says after her kitten got injured at a neighbor’s house, she called a lawyer. “It felt good calling, so somebody could handle this for me,” she says.

Paula K. says after her cat jumped out an animal hospital’s window, she called a lawyer. “I didn’t know how to have my voice heard,” she says.

Steven W. says after his ex demanded custody of the cats, he called a lawyer. “My colleague said, ‘I really think you’re going to need a pet lawyer,’” Steven says.

A pet lawyer? Yup. We found the number of attorneys specializing in helping four-legged family members are growing, and so is animal law.

To read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in Catster Magazine click here.