Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the cutest pet of them all? That is the all-important question that the Oregon Law community is deciding this week.
The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund at the School of Law is holding the “Cutest Pet Competition” to raise funds for the local Green Hill Humane Society.
Throughout the year, the group works to help further animal rights, holds events to help inform the public on the latest in the evolving field of animal law, and helps connect students who are looking to pursue a career in animal law.
Few may know, but animal law is specialized field that is somewhat difficult to break into. Oregon Law currently offers an animal law and wildlife law course to JD students who seek to strengthen their knowledge in the field.
No matter how difficult animal law may be, to some student voters, voting for the cutest pet can be just as hard.
“We've had pets of all different shapes and sizes,” said Marcus Vejar, president of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. “And it is always difficult for people to choose which is their favorite.”
Winners of the contest get their choice of prizes donated from the local community. Prizes include gift cards to Starbucks, the Duck Store, Yogurt Extreme or Track Town; tickets to the David Minor Theater; or an assortment of goodies for pets. It’s a true win-win for students and the animal shelter, which saves the lives of approximately 3,000 dogs, cats, and other animals each year.
“Green Hill is always extremely grateful, and we really appreciate being able to do our part as law students to support them,” said Vejar. “We are excited to continue this annual tradition at the law school.”
Voting ends Friday, April 19that 2:00 p.m., so anyone interested in voting can do so by visiting the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund booth at the School of Law. Votes can also be cast via Venmo using the tag "@Reilly23". Submissions should include the "Cutest Pet Contest Vote" in the subject along with the pet’s number they wish to vote for.
By Rayna Jackson, School of Law Communications