Animal law encompasses companion animals, wildlife, animals used in entertainment and animals raised for food and research. The laws relating to animals can vary widely from state to state. Issues include the rights of animals as well as the rights of those who use animals and more. Animal law permeates and affects most traditional areas of the law – including tort, contract, criminal and constitutional law.

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