Animal Law & Local Ordinance Books
Animal laws and regulations for the state of Illinois.
This website from Michigan State University College of Law has introductions to many animal law topics, resources, articles, state maps, and more. See their FAQs section for answers to common animal law questions.
University of Illinios Animal Law books
An Introduction to Animals and the Law by Call Number: Law K3620 .S335 2011ISBN: 0230235638Publication Date: 2010-12-15
Every Dog's Legal Guide by Call Number: 346.73047 R159e2007ISBN: 1413307035Publication Date: 2007-11-29
It's the law! : pets, animals, and the law by Call Number: Law KF390.5.A5 W96 2002ISBN: 0944875726Publication Date: 2002
New York's Poop Scoop Law by Call Number: 636.70887 B734nISBN: 9781557534927Publication Date: 2008-08-01
When your pet outlives you : protecting animal companions after you die by Call Number: 636.0832 C76wISBN: 0939165449Publication Date: 2002
Animal Law & Local Ordinance Books
Favre, David, and Peter L. Borchelt. Animal Law and Dog Behavior. Lawyers & Judges Publishing Co., 1998.
Written by a professor of law (Favre) and an animal behaviorist (Borchelt) this book provides an overview of animal legal issues, with a focus on dogs. Discussion emphasizes cases from the 1960s to the present. Issues discussed include the legal distinction between wild and domestic animals, animal ownership rights, state and local regulations, animal behavior, the history of anit-cruelty laws, and so on.
Gannon. Deidre E. The Complete Guide to Dog Law. Howell Book House, 1994.
Discusses the legislation concerning dogs and dog ownership including liability, veterinary practice/malpractice, property damage, and more.
Hearne, Vicki. Bandit: Dossier of a Dangerous Dog. HarperPerennial, 2002.
Written by a veteran dog trainer.
Mattison, Chris. The Care of Reptiles and Amphibians in Captivity. Blandford, 1987, p. 291-296.
This appendix provides information about laws pertaining to the keeping of reptiles and amphibians.
Randolph, Mary. Dog Law: A Legal Guide for Dog Owners and Their Neighbors. Nolo Press, 1994.
This book covers a wide variety of issues: local rules such as licenses, vaccines, leash laws; regulations and requirements when buying and selling dogs; landlords, leases and dogs; the owner-vet relationship; assistance dogs; what to do if your dog is injured or killed and much more. It also includes an appendix with general information on doing legal research.
Online manual from the ADA National Network.
