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• About Us •
ABOUT THE CREATORS
Catherine L. Wolfe, Attorney and Author of
"Get The Edge In Fighting Animal Cruelty Cases"
(5-page PDF document)
Catherine Wolfe received her law degree from the University of Detroit School of
Law in 1984. After passing the bar, she served as an attorney for a Circuit Court
Judge in Oakland County, Michigan, for 12 years. In 1997 she moved to Northern Michigan
where she currently has her own law practice. As part of her practice she handles
a wide variety of animal related cases. Her clients include numerous animal law enforcers,
humane societies, animal rescue leagues, animal shelters, animal sanctuaries, and
animal rehabilitators.
Ms. Wolfe has had a life-long passion for animals, beginning as a young child and
continuing through to the present. In college she studied animals and earned her
Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. Ms. Wolfe served on
the Board of Directors for an animal shelter near Detroit, Michigan, and as Chairperson
of the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Ms. Wolfe is currently the
State Bar of Michigan's Coordinator for Media in Northern Michigan on animal issues
and is a former board member of the Animal Welfare League of Benzie County. Ms. Wolfe
was also instrumental in saving her local animal shelter.
 Ms.
Wolfe has authored numerous articles about animal welfare. Ms. Wolfe has also given
numerous presentations about animal welfare with a focus on the laws that affect
animals. Ms. Wolfe was a presenter at the National Animal Control Association (NACA)
Annual Conferences in 2005 and 2006.
Ms. Wolfe is currently owned by 6 dogs - 2 sweet Chocolate Labs, 1 adorable Brittany,
2 promiscuous Toy Poodles, and 1 tyrannical Chihuahua - all of whom were abused,
neglected, and/or abandoned. The Brittany is deaf and is currently teaching Ms. Wolfe
about the special rewards of being owned by a deaf dog (and they are many).
Ann Marie Rogers
- Animal Control Officer and Illustrator of "A Pet's Last Will and Testament"
and "Get The Edge In Fighting Animal Cruelty Cases"
 Ann Marie Rogers has been rescuing animals
for over 20 years. After graduating from the University of Michigan she worked for
the Michigan Humane Society and the Michigan Animal Rescue League. Ms. Roger is the
Director of "No Place Like Home Rescue."
Ms. Rogers is serving as an animal control officer with the Sterling Heights Police
Department in Michigan.
Ms. Rogers was recently awarded the Department's "Employee of the Year"
award for her extraordinary work in rescuing animals and assisting in the prosecution
of animal abusers.
Ms. Rogers is also a renowned artist and illustrator who specializes in animal art.
Laura Spaeth
- Author of "A Pet's Last Will and Testament"
Laura has been active in animal welfare for many years and
currently spends much of her time volunteering at her local animal shelter. She has
been the Vice President of the Benzie County Animal Welfare League in Michigan for
over a decade.
 For years Laura has had a column in the local newspaper entitled
“Animal Corner." The column features stories and information about animals.
Before passing away in 2005, her sheltie, Rocky, co-authored some of the columns.
Laura and her husband, Al, have had numerous pets who have touched their souls. One
of those pets was Sandy, a collie. Laura and Al so loved Sandy that on the 10th anniversary
of her passing, Laura wrote “A Pet’s Last Will and Testament.” Since then Laura has
shared “A Pet’s Last Will and Testament” with numerous family members and friends
who have found much comfort in it. When Rocky passed away it afforded Laura and Al,
a bit of solace. It is Laura’s hope that “A Pet’s Last Will and Testament” will provide
the same comfort and solace to others who have lost beloved pets.
Wanda Nash, Attorney
and Author of the “Michigan Animal Rescue Sourcebook”
Ms. Nash became an attorney in order to gain recognition
for Animal Law. Ms. Nash attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and after being
admitted to the Michigan State Bar, she worked in the Calhoun County Prosecutors
office. Subsequently, Ms. Nash served for 5 years as the Legislative Aide to State
Representative Bill Martin. Thereafter, Ms. Nash worked in the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s
Office, Child Support Division.
 Ms. Nash has dedicated her life to improving the lives of children and
animals. She currently owns Four Paws Publishing which publishes the Michigan Animal
Rescue Sourcebook, which is now in its 12th Edition. The purpose of this book is
to “re-home” animals. It started as the Pure Bred Dog Rescue Sourcebook but has now
expanded to include all “companion animals.”
Ms. Nash has authored numerous articles concerning animal welfare, and she compiled
and edited The Michigan Animal Handbook which is now in its 2nd Edition. Ms. Nash
also authored the Michigan Field Guide to Animal Control and Animal Protection. That
is a pocket-sized pamphlet that can be carried in the field and referred to on-site.
Ms. Nash is the founding member of Attorney for Animals as well as the Animal Law
Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Ms. Nash is also a former Chairperson of the
Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. In addition, she has served on the
Boards of numerous Animal Advocacy Groups and is a font of Animal Law information.
In a nutshell, Ms. Nash has been the driving force in Michigan Animal Law for decades.
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