GUEST SPEAKERS
Dr. Cindy Smith DVM
repo specialist
Dr. Cindy Smith earned her degree from Washington State University in 1987. She moved to Tacoma and joined The Pet Doctor family in 1989. Her interest in small animal reproductive care began to flourish, which prompted her to begin practicing Small Animal Reproductive Medicine exclusively in 1993.
There are no typical days at the office for Dr. Smith. Her appointments on any given day could range from an Infertility Workup, to a Transcervical Insemination, to a Caesarian Section (Please see Reproductive Care under the Services tab for a comprehensive list of services offered). Dr. Smith frequently makes herself available outside of her scheduled office hours for emergency procedures as well for her established cases.
Dr. Smith is a Member of the Society for Theriogenology (since 2000) and a regular attendee to educational conferences on the topic of canine reproduction.
Dr. Smith has extensive personal experience with canine breeding and showing, which allows her to relate on a personal level with her clients. She bred and showed Maltese dogs for 25 years. She also competed in obedience as well as conformation and once put a Utility Dog Degree (U.D.) on her Shih Tzu!
While her days of breeding and showing Maltese dogs are behind her, she has found a new passion in showing Polish and Araucana Bantam Chickens—no handlers, no politics, no c-sections!
Dr. Smith has spent much of her free time as “Vet on Grounds” for fairs and dog shows and volunteering for 4H. She has frequently been an invited speaker for dog clubs, has published articles on both dogs and chickens and has made a cameo appearance in CMT’s The Chicken People.
Geordie Duckler
Animal Law
A nationally-known attorney with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Geordie Duckler operates The Animal Law Practice, a law firm unique in the West Coast that assists those confronted by, and seeking to resolve, all variety of animal-related legal issues:
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From city and county code violation hearings to full-scale civil jury trials and arbitrations
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From minor concerns about a single pet to major disputes over farm or ranch animals, exotics, breeding stock, and livestock
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From animal contract issues to biting incidents to criminal abuse or neglect charges
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From small worries about veterinarians to claims for nuisance on behalf of entire neighborhoods
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From the most private concern to the most public wrong
With nearly 1500 animal law cases successfully handled over the last 30 years, the Practice has a nationally-recognized reputation for maneuvering effectively through the entire universe of legal concerns raised by the rich and diverse relationships people have developed with the animals around them.
Should you have any question about your legal rights or responsibilities affected by an animal's actions, by an owner's actions, by the health, safety, or welfare of an animal, or by the obligations or privileges associated with having an animal, please contact the Practice by phone (503) 546-8052, by fax (503) 841-6278, or by e-mail at geordied@animallawpractice.com.
Patti Strand
NAIA President &
Co-Founder
Patti is a recognized subject-matter expert on numerous contemporary animal issues. Her articles, views, and recommendations on animals and public policy and the animal welfare vs animal rights debate have appeared in major print and broadcast media nationwide.
Her deep understanding of the issues and legislative success have won her numerous high-profile awards from well-known national organizations and grassroots groups alike.
In 1993, she and her husband, Rod, co-authored the first book in the US exposing the extremism of the animal rights movement: The Hijacking of the Humane Movement: Animal Extremism. Patti and her husband have raised AKC Dalmatians and participated in the sport of dogs for more than 50 years.
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