What is animal law?  The practice of animal law is defined by cases that involve the welfare of animals.  Animal lawyers use well-established law including constitutional, contract, or family, and animal-specific laws such as anti-cruelty, pet trusts, or animal ordinances to serve their clients.
The practice of animal law may involve:

• Constitutional rights of animal advocates
• Contracts and other transactional work for animal groups
  
• Emergency planning and pet trusts
  
• Puppy mills
  
• Violations of local ordinances
  
• Wrongful death