17January2012
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Animal Planet is running a new show named “Animal Stuffers” about a taxidermist family that freeze dries animals. The New York Times ran an article on the show and the family in the January 12, 2012 edition. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/garden/american-stuffers-family-warm-hearts-and-freeze-dried-pets.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Warm%20Hearts%201/12/2012&st=cse
Please post any comments you have about the program or the practice of taxidermy. The preservation of “pets” raises some interesting ethical and property questions.
4January2012
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Animal law in general and attorney Robert Simon, Secretary of the Animal Law Section, were referenced in the Portland Business Journal’s article on December 30, 2011. Turn to page 6: http://digital.bizjournals.com/launch.aspx?referral=other&pnum=&refresh=w02XKf19a4B0&EID=87ea014d-9677-4a03-b6d9-a8b149cc7a40&skip=
3December2011
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By Robert Simon
In a remarkable change of policy the United States military services have recognized that “War Dogs” suffer from trauma inflicted disorders also recognized in humans. The New York Times reports on December 2, 2011 in a front page article on the recognition of PTSD in service animals and the efforts of the military members to heal the trauma inflicted wounds of the service animals entrusted to their (collective) care. Follow the link to read more. After Duty, Dogs Suffer Like Soldiers
Please also read a very thought provoking letter by Dr. David Katz published in the Times on December 3, 2011 in response to the article, Dogs Traumatized by War.
3December2011
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by Robert Simon
Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend by Susan Orlean (who is an American journalist. She has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1992, and has contributed articles to Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Outside. Susan Orlean is the author of several books, including The Orchid Thief, a profile of Florida orchid grower, breeder, and collector John Laroche). The book follows the life of the first Rin Tin Tin and the subsequent heirs to the legacy including the individuals who nurtured the legend and the dogs.
The first Rin Tin Tin was rescued by Lee Duncan, a corporal in the trenches of World War I France, as a military German shepherd and her pups during an artillery attack. Duncan, an orphan, “immediately bonded” with a pup he named Rin Tin Tin. The dog became a favorite in Hollywood’s silent movies. He rode a steeplechase horse, dove off a thirty-foot pier, and drove an aquaplane. His successors starred in movies though the years. Rinty became the “spokesdog” for the United States Army in World War II. Seen as a symbol of bravery, intelligence and toughness, he encouraged many families to donate their pets to the military. His legacy would have died without the dedication of Lee Duncan, Herbert “Bert” Leonard, Daphne Herford and other owners of Rin Tin Tin descendants.
The book describes the efforts of these people to build and maintain the legacy. It is a good holiday story for the young reader.
2December2011
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By Robert Simon, Secretary of the Animal Law Section of Oregon State Bar.
Dear Animal Law Section Members:
December 1, 2011 the Animal Law Section hosted a 2 hour CLE on the topic of Animal related Non-Profit organizations (see web site for details – www.oregonanimallaw.com ) which was attended by approximately 25 people. The Section owes special thanks to the speakers – Cindy Cumfer of the Non-Profit Law Section, Eliz Grant of the Oregon Attorney General’s Office, Patti Strand of the National Animal Interest Alliance and Ron Morgan of Dovelewis Emergency Animal Hospital. Section members may purchase the
very inexpensive MP3 download from the Bar’s online store. Members who attended only paid $10. *A special “shout out” goes to Section member Alissa Weaver of Jacksonville Oregon who drove up to the Bar Center for the CLE and Annual Membership Meeting !!!
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1December2011
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Click here for the materials from the Animal Law Section’s CLE “So You Want To Start An Animal Nonprofit” held on December 1, 2011 at the Oregon State Bar Center in Tigard.
27November2011
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From dogfighting and hoarding to pet custody battles, animal law issues are making headlines around the country. Now the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon is creating the world’s first advanced degree in animal law, extending its leadership in the emerging field. Robert Klonoff, dean of Lewis & Clark Law School, announced that the school’s proposal for an Animal Law LL.M. Program received acquiescence from the American Bar Association (ABA) and unanimous approval from the school’s Board of Trustees.” Read the rest of this entry »
27October2011
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So You Want To Start An Animal Nonprofit?
A Brief Primer on the Do’s and Don’ts
Thursday, December 1, noon-2:00 p.m.
OSB Center, Tigard
The Oregon State Bar Animal Law Section presents this CLE to educate and inform the lawyer and the citizen advocate on the basics of forming, operating and sustaining a nonprofit intended to benefit our animal companions. The topics are presented by experienced people working in the field today with a practical knowledge of the Oregon experience. The presentation is divided into three segments each of 45 minutes in length consisting of prepared remarks, written materials, then Q&A periods. Please join us and prepare questions for the panelists.
Presenters will include:
· Cynthia Cumfer, Attorney & Advocate
· Ron Morgan, Executive Director, DoveLewis (abn of Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Inc.)
· Patti Strand, Executive Director, National Animal Interest Alliance Inc., (aka NAIA)
· Elizabeth Grant, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney-in-Charge, Charitable Activities Section, Office of the Attorney General
Cost: $10 Animal Law Section Members, $25 other OSB Members*, $10 non-OSB members
Members can register online: http://www.osbar.org/store/reg/regsystem.asp?m=oneevent&ci=REG[f]SAL11[f]0[f]
Non-members and OSB members who would like to join the section and receive the reduced registration rate should register by calling the OSB CLE Service Center at 503-431-6413 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-8260, ext. 413.
Request pending for 2.0 MCLE general credits.
