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Animal Cruelty Findings in the 2023 Crime in Washington Report
Animal cruelty crimes and arrests are up year over year. This article explores other animal cruelty findings in WA's 2023 Crime Report.
seattleanimalwatch
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Introduction to Litigation: The Burden of Proof
Animal-related crimes are often difficult to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Learn more about the burden of proof in this article.
seattleanimalwatch
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Veterinary Social Work - a New(ish) Field
Veterinary Social Work (VSW) is gaining in recognition and popularity. Washington State University, known for its veterinary program,...
seattleanimalwatch
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Anatomy of a Criminal Trial: Part 1 - a Primer
This is the first in a series of articles written to educate citizens and activists about the role of the legal system in addressing...
seattleanimalwatch
Jun 25, 20233 min read


Case Study: State v. Givens
Seattle Animal Watch believes that animal cruelty is an invisible issue in our communities. Part of the reason is that there is...
seattleanimalwatch
Jun 24, 20234 min read


Dog Fighting
Dog fighting is an underground blood sport where dogs who have been bred, conditioned and trained to fight are pitted against each other...
seattleanimalwatch
Apr 29, 20236 min read
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