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Acknowledgments

      General Acknowledgments

      Writing this book was an exercise in perseverance and teamwork. Having worked together closely for many years, we consider ourselves masters of teamwork. As for perseverance, we’ve learned that a bend in the road is not the end of the road, and we are grateful to be continuing this journey together. We relied on each other throughout this process, but our thanks goes out to the people who kept us organized, contributed their expertise, and offered genuine feedback. Thank you to contributing authors Dr. Zarah Hedge, Jake Kamins, Esq., and David Rosengard, Esq. Each of you brings a deep well of experience and insight to this text. Thank you to Anika Moje for reviewing our work with a keen eye for detail, keeping us on task, and providing support and constant encouragement. Thank you to Kathleen Wood, Esq., for repeatedly lending your vast expertise on state law nuances and Conor Lamkin for your extensive legal research assistance. Our appreciation goes out to Scott Heiser, Esq. and Michelle Welch, Esq., for their contributions to the Specific Case Protocols. Thank you to Nichole Waldner for editing and formatting our manuscript, Jacqui Monahan for designing our graphics and templates, and to Merryl Le Roux, Erica Judisch, and Wiley Publishing for guiding us through the submission and publishing process. Thank you to the Oregon Humane Society for the use of case materials and photographs throughout this text.

Linda Fielder’s Acknowledgments

      This book was created not only by the authors and contributors, but by every individual who worked alongside us responding to animal cruelty cases. The members of the Humane Investigations and Medical teams at the Oregon Humane Society were a committed, talented, compassionate group I considered family. We sweated inside Tyvek suits and maneuvered through crime scenes stacked with garbage, mired in mud, and filled with treacherous hazards both living and inanimate. We worked together through long days and beyond exhaustion. Never satisfied with doing just enough, my colleagues helped support the mindset of constant learning and always finding ways to do better, always for the animals.

      In the field of animal cruelty investigations, having a support network outside the organization or agency is critical to one’s mental health and stamina. I am fortunate to have a chosen family of friends who made sure to check in when the work became heavy, both in the field and during the challenges of writing this manuscript. Finally, I owe a debt of gratitude to the experts who have contributed to the field of veterinary forensic medicine and whose texts I carried with me to the exam room, kept on the bedside table, and recommended to anyone who wanted to learn more about the science behind animal cruelty investigations. This book is intended to support those excellent works that came before it.

Emily Lewis’ Acknowledgments

      Many years ago, the Criminal Justice Program at the Animal Legal Defense Fund graciously allowed me to volunteer as a recent college graduate, adrift in the world with a degree but no specific direction, save my compassion for animals. That position opened my eyes both to the horrific crimes perpetrated against animals and the network of remarkable professionals committed to seeking justice on their behalf. I had found my path.

      In the years that followed, lawyers, professors, veterinarians, and animal welfare professionals whom I held in the highest esteem became mentors and eventually colleagues. I will never be able to adequately convey the level of gratitude I have for the individuals who created opportunities and then mentored me on the path СКАЧАТЬ