Woolf Veterinary Forensics Consulting, Inc. welcomes you!
Dr. Woolf is here to help!
Are you a veterinarian who needs help with a patient?
Are you a shelter director who wants training for your staff?
Are you an animal control officer needing a veterinarian who is able and willing to do forensic examinations on live or deceased animals?
Are you a veterinary student looking for a dynamic speaker for an interesting topic not discussed much (if at all!) in school?
Are you an attorney needing consultation on an animal abuse case?
Then please contact us to discuss your needs and how we can assist you!
About
Veterinary Forensics
Veterinary forensics is the intersection of veterinary medicine and the law. It takes the education and skills of veterinary medicine and applies it to answering legal questions.
What is animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect from a medical and a legal viewpoint and how do these differ?
What are the signs and red flags for animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect?
How are animal abuse cases adequately and correctly documented?
What are the different organizational roles in an animal abuse case?
How are animal abuse and interpersonal violence such as domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse connected?
Who, if anyone, is a mandatory reporter of animal abuse in my state and what does this mean?
Any organization or business that comes into contact with animals might be witness to or have knowledge of animal abuse. This could include:
Veterinary hospitals
Animal shelters and rescue organizations
Wildlife organizations
Attorneys
Law enforcement
Code enforcement
Firefighters
Social workers
In-home service providers
IMPORTANT
If you are an individual such as a residential homeowner and you suspect animal abuse, contact your local law enforcement agency.
In the United States, this varies with location and may be:
County or city animal control services;
Humane societies;
911
Woolf Veterinary Forensics is not a law enforcement organization.
-- Ben Winkleblack, Former Assistant to the Director, Oakland Animal Services, Oakland Animal Services
"What a fantastic presentation! Great information and handling of such a difficult subject. You did an excellent job of covering so many bases and details. Thank you, this will be of great assistance to our officers, agencies and the animals in California."
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