. Thousands of local ordinances, state statutes and federal laws address animals and their relationships to humans.
. Many companion animals are covered by health and life insurance policies.
. Shared custody, with specific visitation schedules, of companion animals are becoming more common in divorce cases.
. The number of trusts created for pets so they can be cared for after their owners die is on the rise.
. Federal and state emergency management groups have provided for rescue and care of pets in disaster plans.
. About 20 bar associations have committees or sections devoted to animal law.
. More than 80 law schools offer courses in animal law.
Source: Meris Bickford, Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals.
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