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Suspect It, Detect It!
Feb 5, 2019
Suspect It, Detect It!
Feb 5, 2019
Feb 5, 2019
Animal Legal Defense Fund Names Massachusetts Veterinarian One of America's Top Ten Animal Defenders
Feb 21, 2018
Animal Legal Defense Fund Names Massachusetts Veterinarian One of America's Top Ten Animal Defenders
Feb 21, 2018

Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore recognized for state-of-the-science veterinary forensic work and contributions to successful prosecutions of animal cruelty

The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, has chosen America’s Top Ten Animal Defenders – the list of top prosecutors, law enforcement officials, lawmakers and others who champion the cause of animal crime victims honored during National Justice for Animals Week, Feb. 25 – March 3, 2018.

Feb 21, 2018
Money Doesn't Grow in Dog Houses
Mar 14, 2017
Money Doesn't Grow in Dog Houses
Mar 14, 2017

We know that some agencies have difficulty coming up with funds to pay for veterinary forensics to enhance investigations of suspected animal abuse.  Here are some ideas.

Mar 14, 2017
Narcan and drug detection K9 safety
Feb 13, 2017
Narcan and drug detection K9 safety
Feb 13, 2017

A swift response to a working dog that may have been accidentally exposed to illicit substances may make the difference between life and death.

Feb 13, 2017
So, you want to be a veterinary forensic scientist?
Feb 11, 2017
So, you want to be a veterinary forensic scientist?
Feb 11, 2017

Explore how a veterinarian or scientist can use their skills, knowledge and experience to help ensure animal related court processes are well supported.

Feb 11, 2017
Can the FBI catch future serial killers using this test?
Feb 28, 2016
Can the FBI catch future serial killers using this test?
Feb 28, 2016

FVI, LLC's VP and Director of Research, Dr. Arnie Arluke teamed up with Northeastern University's Dr. Jack Levin, professor emeritus and co-director of the Brudnick Center on Violence and Conflict to write an important story for the New York Post. Can the FBI catch future serial killers using animal cruelty data?

Feb 28, 2016
THE SWEDISH SWAN LADY
Feb 13, 2016
THE SWEDISH SWAN LADY
Feb 13, 2016

Was the lady who captured swans considered an animal abuser or kooky hero in Sweden? A recent study describes media and judicial reaction to the first publicly acknowledged case of animal hoarding in Sweden—a 60-year-old Swedish woman who purportedly “rescued” 150 swans over several years by bringing many back to her one-room apartment.

Feb 13, 2016
TERRENCE CODY/KOURTNEY KELLEY TRIAL
Nov 17, 2015
TERRENCE CODY/KOURTNEY KELLEY TRIAL
Nov 17, 2015

Terrence Cody and his girlfriend, Kourtney Kelley, were found guilty on November 16, 2015 of multiple counts of animal abuse including cruelly harming, denying necessary food, water, veterinary care and space to their dog, Taz.

Nov 17, 2015
Jun 24, 2015
Dr. Smith-Blackmore to present at the National Sheriffs Association conference in Baltimore on June 30, 2015
Jun 24, 2015
Jun 24, 2015

We consider for consultation requests or referrals from: law enforcement in cases suspected of criminal abuse; animal control officers in cases of unknown cause of harm or death; veterinarians seeking second opinions; and attorneys who have accepted cases for potential civil litigation.

Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to accept the volume of case inquiries that come in from individuals. Your local veterinarian or veterinary school department of pathology should be able to assist in many cases and your local humane society, animal welfare organization or animal control officer may be able to make a referral to an appropriate resource.


If you are an animal control officer, peace officer, DPW worker or veterinarian seeking examination of an "Animal Doe" with injuries of unknown origins, please contact us by clicking here.

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