“The plain fact is that the planet does not need more successful people. But it does desperately need more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of every kind.”
David Orr
by Thom Page My first in-person court trial since COVID was to get this wonderful girl back in her loving owner’s arms after being taken for almost a year. Once…
After jail time and then some, Animal Abuser to make Charitable Contribution every year on Abused Dog’s Birthday. In 2019, this innocent, sweet-loving dog suffered repeated horrific beatings which deformed…
For dog bite prevention week, recognized the second full week of April each year, we asked our dog behavior consultant, Debbie Sheridan, for her insight on dog bites and how…
While we cannot weigh in on the pros and cons of one pet food diet versus another, the pet food industry is highly unregulated and the following quote from “Pet…
We would like to introduce a dog behavior consultant that has been instrumental in our efforts to save lives. Debbie Sheridan runs Debbie’s 4 Dogs LLC and has been an…
The Companion Animal Replevin Lawsuit, Part 1: Custody Disputes Between Unwed Partners. A few days ago I got to meet my client Delilah, whose tail almost wiggled off when a state…
We recently welcomed Rose-Ellen Kane, who is studying to become a lawyer at Quinnipiac University, as one of our law clerks. Today she responded to a staff meeting request that…
In November, we introduced how “Dog Behavior Science” is being brought to court to save lives. Thom expanded on this topic in December. While the cases using dog behavior press on, we…
As the story goes, Bobby the Skye terrier spent 14 years guarding the Greyfriars Kirkyard gravesite of his owner John Gray until he passed on January 14, 1872. Before Bobby’s death,…
On December 20, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the “Big Cat Public Safety Act” (H.R. 263) which prohibits the private possession of big cats. Furthermore, exhibitors (such as…
New York bans pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits. The ban takes effect in December 2024, to provide time for current pet store owners to make the transition…
When governments decide to kill dogs involved in bite incidents (thousands upon thousands nationally every year), they immediately make the unsupported conclusion the dog is “vicious” (and of course always…
Laws usually only require an ACO to believe it is necessary to issue a kill order, without any guidance or standards on how to determine what is necessary, and they in effect make…
A new law took effect in October 2022 in Connecticut that creates specific requirements for adequate dog sheltering during certain adverse and outdoor weather conditions. While, in our opinion, the…
By Thom Page After our two “tenants” spent a few weeks settling in, another of their brethren from the Hartford cat colony also needed new housing. Being a black cat…
An Argentine Court has recognized dogs as “rightsholders.” While the case specifically applies to 55 dachshunds rescued from a puppy mill, the court’s statements are powerful and will have lasting…
The CFAL is frequently notified of BSL wreaking havoc in innocent families’ lives. One case in which Attorney Thom Page is currently assisting involves Dog A being attacked by Dog B. Dog…
In honor of National Pet Memorial Day, The Center for Animal Litigation is launching a Virtual Donor Wall to thank our donors by allowing them to feature their precious pets…
Last Saturday night a devoted feral cat feeder in Hartford faced a serious dilemma with a colony she has been taking care of for quite some time. The colony recently…
EMPATHY, COMPASSION & THE GOLDEN RULE These principles have always had celebrated status in our sense of humanity. They are often considered the underpinning of our collective morality, applicable to…
by Thom Page Representing a Dog on Death Row Is No Different If you get arrested or wrongly accused of something and your freedom is truly at stake, you will…
This past Sunday, co-founder Thom Page attended an event hosted by the Western Massachusetts Animal Rights Advocates protesting against the use of animals in the Garden Bros. travelling Circus coming…
Last Friday, Hope Corrigan of the NY Times penned a poignant article on what Richard Rosenthal and Thom Page have become committed to over the past several years, the journey…
Animals forced into dog fighting live a life of mistreatment, suffering, and trauma. Because it is a crime on many levels, the perpetrators will often hide its existence in basements…
“IT NEVER HAPPENS WHEN YOU EXPECT IT” The following is the number one explanation I hear when dogs bite people, joggers, other animals, etc. and end up with dangerous dog…
The police picked up Marc in 2016 with his dog Jamie Lee by his side (as Jamie always was), took Marc to the hospital and immediately gave Jamie Lee away…
June is recognized by many in the animal rights community as National Pet Preparedness Month. In a day and age where pets are considered family members by many people who…
When I see them like this, I think of their relationship to one another and the communication between them. The vastness of this frankly fascinates me and is far beyond…
WHO IS THIS OLD WHITE GUY WHO BELIEVED IN ANIMAL RIGHTS ? “The day may come when the non-human part of the animal creation will acquire the rights that never…
The Cecilia Moot: Thom was honored in April to serve as one of five judges in the UK Centre for Animal Law’s (“A-Law”) law student appellate argument contests known as the…
by Thom Page I spend my time on behalf of animals, mostly companion animals and mostly as a lawyer focusing on animal rights litigation. I also attend all sorts of…
While the Center for Animal Litigation focuses on the rights of Companion Animals, we wholeheartedly believe and support the fundamental rights of all humans and all animals. On Saturday May…
Our Founder Thom Page posted the following story on Facebook after a touching encounter (literally) with Tres Jolie: The clipped ear suggested a feral. No approach to food until we…
Legislative Efforts: Working on Lasting Changes The Center for Animal Litigation exists because laws involving animals are outdated, have failed to be adequately challenged, and do not provide animals the…
Animal Behavior Book Recommendations If more animal owners educated themselves on the proper care, handling, and understanding of their four-legged companions, a lot of heartache for animals would be avoided.…
Keeping an eye on the advancement of animal rights legislation at the Connecticut General assembly, we submitted the following letter in support of Raised Bill HB5293 – An Act Prohibiting…
They know. People are overwhelmingly surprised when they learn what we try to do, and let’s not even talk about the lawyers who run across our path. But to those…
Dog fighting is horrendous and the consequences have far to go. I am too often surprised when I randomly ask people if they know about dog fighting. I get quizzical…
How Did A Dog Become “Man’s Best Friend” ? While I was in a federal court hearing via Zoom on the stealing of a dog by government officials, my partner…
Every Christmas growing up, my grandfather gave me a $25 US Savings Bond destined for the safe deposit box, along with a gift to open under the tree. With a…
“If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.”– Albert Einstein The 06 Legacy, a group of people dedicated to the…
Legally, animals are just property with no inherent rights. This affects all our legal work. We defend companion animals against archaic laws and governments which kill millions of them every…
This “viewing” stadium at Miami Seaquarium has held a 7,000 pound Orca whale for the past fifty years so people can pay to stare at her and watch her do…
“So I come here to say to you, that you must find a way to get in the way. You must find a way to get in trouble. Good trouble,…
Census Takers and Dangerous Dog Declarations It’s that time again with the census form. Some will fill it out, but most of us put it aside to mail back later.…
The Dogs Lost a Best Friend in Eddie Simon There was never a day I walked my four formerly lost, abandoned and/or abused pit-bulls that I didn’t try to emulate…
Standing up for dog in court rather than Department of Health hearing. NYC
Thank you very much for your financial support and encouragement in helping us change how companion animals are treated under the law. Our Kick-Off internet fundraiser was a HUGE SUCCESS! …
Inspiration to open The Center For Animal Litigation
Constitutional challenge for dog suffering deplorable conditio... Dangerously unhealthy conditions at NYC Animal Care and Control for seized dog Caesar, violates the 4th Amendment on the grounds of unreasonable seizure. Thom Page talks about the lawsuit, the current requirement for a human plaintiff as animals are still legally property. He puts out a call for others to join as a class action.
...many owners think of their pets as family members.