Barbara Gislason - International and Local Animal Law, Divorcing with Pets and Dog Deaths on ”Why Do Pets Matter?” Podcast hosted by Debra Hamilton EP 194

Barbara Gislason is a true pioneer in the area of pet law. She is the one who put it on the books as a practice area first in Minnesota and then has gone on to create international awareness and programs advocating for animals and their welfare. Barbara joins us again during this episode of "Why Do Pets Matter?" to discuss international and local animal law, divorcing with pets, "dangerous" dog deaths, and how animal law now is cross-pollinating with other areas of the law to work together to establish requirements and laws to protect our beloved animals post-COVID.   Podcast Episodes Mentioned During The Interview: Barbara Gislason - Animal Law Pioneer and The Soul of Animals  https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/barbara-gislason/   Jeff Nicol, DVM “Your Pet’s Behavior Matters”  https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/jeff-nicol-dvm-your-pets-behavior-matters-on-why-do-pets-matter-with-debra-hamilton-141/   Karis Nafte - Pet Custody Specialist - Why Do Pets Matter During A Divorce? https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/karis-nafte-pets-divorce/ Karis Nafte - The Pet Custody Consultant  https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/karis-nafte/ Cathy Madson - Transitioning Back To Work with Pandemic Puppies  https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/cathy-madson-pandemic-puppies/ Cathy Madson - Certified Behavior Consultant / Professional Dog Trainer PreventiveVet.com https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/cathy-madson/ Cathy Madson “How to Teach Your Dog to Be Alone”  https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/kathy-madson-how-to-teach-your-dog-to-be-alone-on-why-do-pets-matter-with-debra-hamilton-esq-podcast-108/ About Barbara Gislason  Barbara J. Gislason is recognized nationwide and globally as an animal law pioneer and visionary. Her groundbreaking work has included the creation of animal law committees in both national and state lawyer bar associations, and the drafting and passing of laws, model laws, and guidelines pertaining to animals. Following Hurricane Katrina, Barbara founded and led the American Bar Association (ABA) Animal Disaster Relief Network, which included participants from more than 70 nonprofits, law schools, and businesses. She wrote regularly published reports and created and convened the ABA-TIPS Select Legal Panel on Emergency Management Regarding Animals. You can learn more about Barbara on her website: https://www.gislason-law.com/ You can get her ground-breaking book on Amazon, "Pet Law and Custody: Establishing a Worthy and Equitable Jurisprudence for the Evolving Family" https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Law-Custody-Establishing-Jurisprudence/dp/1634258924/