WASHINGTON (September 1, 2023)— The constant news coverage of natural disasters and a warming climate can be alarming for those paying attention and directly affected, but what about those beloved furry friends that don’t tune into their daily weather channel? Pets and animals are impacted by natural disasters, as well. The summer of 2023 has come with a news cycle of wildfires, warming waters, rising temps and more. The District of Columbia is under attack for pets killed during a flood according to The Washington Post. With hurricane season approaching, there’s likely to be similar stories.
For more context on the matter, please consider Katherine Hessler, Assistant Dean for Animal Law at the George Washington University Law School. Dean Hessler has been a clinical law professor for 30 years, 22 of which has been teaching animal law. Hessler is the inaugural dean of animal law at the George Washington University Law School, and has helped to develop and found Animal Law Studies and curriculum at a variety of schools and centers. In addition, Dean Hessler was the chair of the Animal Law Section and the Balance in Legal Education Sections of the American Association of Law Schools.
If you wish to speak with Dean Katherine Hessler, please contact Media Relations Specialist Shannon Mitchell at [email protected].
