The Front Lines of Companion Animal Law Enforcement

From cruelty investigations to dangerous dog proceedings, what does it take to enforce companion animal protection laws? This panel offers a behind-the-scenes look at how these emotional and complex cases are built. Hear three distinct perspectives from the front lines: speakers Chris Schindler, Director of Law Enforcement at the MSPCA, who leads on-the-ground investigations; Lynsey Legier, a Staff Attorney with the MSPCA’s Animal Protection Division, who handles the resulting legal actions; and Jeremy Cohen, founder of Boston Dog Lawyers, a private firm specializing in these unique cases.  

Sasha in the House!

Harvard University’s Police Department’s working dog Sasha and Officer Steve Fumicello will be making a guest appearance at this event. Sasha, a Labrador Retriever who graduated from the Puppies Behind Bars program, is the Department’s first Community Engagement Dog and tasked with bringing comfort and support to students, faculty, and staff across the Harvard University community. Sasha is trained to the level of a service dog and received over 10,000 hours of socialization.

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