

After dog died on B.C.-bound flight, owner says airline offered compensation based on 'cargo weight'
2 years after her beloved dog died on a flight to B.C., a Vancouver woman says she’s still waiting for justice for her pet.


Investigation Of Canada's Controversial Horse Slaughter Industry.
CALGARY -- Canada - and in particular Alberta - is one of the world’s biggest suppliers of horses for meat. More than 25,000 are...


The Great Bear Hunt Debate
On December 18, 2017, the BC Government announced a complete ban on hunting grizzly bears. Do we need more rules to protect black bears?...


PACIFIC WILD TAKES BC GOVERNMENT TO COURT OVER WOLF CULL PROGRAM
“We say that the provincial wolf cull is illegal basically for two reasons. One is that it violates the Wildlife Act. Under the Wildlife Act


BREDER LAW OPENS NEW OFFICE IN GASTOWN
Welcome to Vancouver's First Exclusive Animal Law Firm

"Dangerous" Dogs: Bones Stacked Against Them
Picture this: A friendly and playful dog, Cody, somehow escapes his backyard when his owner is out, and gets into a kerfuffle with...


Veterinary Malpractice
"A gross misconception is that companion animals are not
worth much, if anything, financially." - Rebeka Breder, Animal Law Lawyer


Animal Law Introduction
"Animal Law is a new area of legal practice in
Canada. It is similar to where Environmental
Law was about 20 to 25 years ago." - R

Burnaby City Council’s response to September 23 delegations regarding proposed increased to breed sp
Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to respond to Council’s response to September 23 delegates who addressed staff’s report and...


Pet crematoriums returning wrong remains
Some privately owned pet cremation businesses in B.C. are taking advantage of their grieving customers in the name of profit by charging...


History Project - Peter A. Allard School of Law
Still in its infancy, animal law is a growing area of practice and one that Rebeka Breder (class of ’04) is passionate about. Her...


Animal lawyer balks at dog bite bylaw amendment
She noted courts have wide discretion to decide whether a dog fits the definition of dangerous. "And if your dog falls under A, B or C,