Summary: <p> This article details the legal work currently being done to prevent animal cruelty as well as suggestions for future goals. </p>
By Dana M. Campbell
"While philosophical and legal debates abound about animals’ status as property, standing in court, and rights and welfare, I would like to note the pragmatic legal work being done every day to address and prevent animal cruelty as well as suggest a roadmap of future goals for those interested in working on preventing criminal animal cruelty. . ."