Guides
Lawyers for Animal Welfare (LAW) is not able to assist with matters of a personal or individual nature. These guides are prepared to answer some common questions that those with an interest in animals have. The information contained in the guides is not meant to be construed as legal advice nor does its provision form the basis of a lawyer-client relationship.
Private Prosecution of Animal Welfare Offences under the Health of Animals Act (Canada) - Current as of August 20, 2010
This guide addresses the steps necessary to commence a private prosection under the Health of Animals Act.
Animal Care Malpractice and Negligence (Ontario) - Current as of June 15, 2010
This guide addresses steps that you may take if your animal has been the victim of malpractice or negligence.
Links
Lawyers for Animal Welfare (LAW) takes no responsibility for the sites linked below, nor is the presence or absence of a site here an indication of our endorsement of views expressed.
Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)
http://www.aldf.org
Atlantic Canadian Anti-Sealing Coalition
http://www.antisealingcoalition.ca
Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals
http://www.humanefood.ca
Canadians for the Ethical Treatment of Food Animals (CETFA)
http://www.cetfa.com
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
http://www.ifaw.org
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
http://www.peta.org
Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA)
http://www.veg.ca
Vegan Outreach
http://www.veganoutreach.org
World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA)
http://www.wspa.ca