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 Welcome to our Animal Law website at Shroff & Associates (aka ‘Shroff Animal Law’), BC’s trusted Animal Law firm that helped pioneer animal law on the West Coast of Canada in the year 2000.  Located in downtown Vancouver, we are BC’s longest serving animal law firm.  Animal Law is the only kind of law we practice.  

V. Victoria Shroff, KC, (she/her), the principal lawyer at the firm, is widely credited as one of Canada’s 1st and Longest Serving Animal Law Lawyers and the longest serving animal lawyer in BC.  She’s an award winning innovator who has practiced in the unique area of animal law for 20 plus years.

V. Victoria Shroff, KC, has a strong affinity for animals, having lived with them as part of the family since infancy. Her family have been in the legal profession for generations starting with her Great Grandfather.  The boutique law firm was founded decades ago by litigation lawyer (now retired) H. Shroff, K.C.  Being an Animal Law Lawyer, Educator & Author is the perfect fit for V. Victoria Shroff’s love of law & her deep respect & empathy for animals.

Referred to as an animal law trailblazer for her development of animal law, V. Victoria Shroff was honoured with a prestigious appointment as King’s Counsel, (KC) * for her unique contributions and development of the animal law field. The Attorney General of British Columbia’s  announcement notes that V. Victoria Shroff “...is widely considered to be a pioneer in animal law in B.C. and one of Canada’s first animal lawyers”.

“The King’s counsel designation… signifies an elevated standing among peers and clients, showcasing their unwavering commitment to unparalleled service and expertise.” (Outstanding Lawyers Appointed As King’s Counsel )

Significantly, V. Shroff is the 1st (and only) Animal Law Lawyer to ever be appointed King’s Counsel in Canada.
See: Law360 Canada columnist among 26 named King’s counsel in British Columbia – Law360 Canada https://www.law360.ca/ca/articles/1778218/law360-canada-columnist-among-26-named-king-s-counsel-in-british-columbia

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New Book! V. Victoria Shroff, KC, has written a unique text book about Animal Law called, Canadian Animal Law (Published by Lexis-Nexis)  Written in an accessible easy to read style, it’s been called “the go-to” animal law book for the legal profession and the public. For Info/ To Order Book: http://ow.ly/Y5EF50FV0Ev

Interview by Dr.Marc Bekoff about Canadian Animal Law book here: “A wide-ranging book by an award-winning Canadian lawyer” How Animal Law Applies to Many Areas of Mainstream Practice | Psychology Today  https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/animal-emotions/202109/how-animal-law-applies-many-areas-mainstream-practice

“Vancouver lawyer Victoria Shroff is a pioneer of animal law in Canada. Her new book, Canadian Animal Law, is an accessible introduction to animal law that will be of interest to SPCAs, humane societies, and anyone who cares about animals, as well as lawyers and law students. ” – Dr. Zazie Todd, Companion Animal Expert  http://An Interview with Victoria Shroff about Canadian Animal Law https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2021/12/an-interview-with-victoria-shroff-about.html 

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V. Shroff, KC was voted One of the ‘Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada’  V. Victoria Shroff is grateful to be recognized for her longstanding, influential work in animal law as one of Canada’s ‘Top 25 Most Influential  Lawyers‘ by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/rankings/top-25-most-influential-lawyers-2023/379305

“V. Victoria Shroff, a prominent animal law practitioner in Canada, has been recognized as one of the “Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada” by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Selected through nominations highlighting her profound impact on the national legal landscape, Shroff’s accolade is a testament to her dedication to advocating for animal rights. In addition to this honour, she recently joined the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics as an Associate Fellow; a significant achievement furthering her mission to be a voice for animals in courtrooms, classrooms and legislatures.” – Brooks Animal Law Digest

Then Honourable Premier of BC, John Horgan, recognized V. Victoria Shroff’s contributions with a letter of Congratulations for her long standing work in animal law and education.

Shroff was invited to present an #AnimalLaw #Tedx talk for Capilano University- “Why Animals Need Law” | V. Victoria Shroff, KC | TEDxCapilano U – YouTube

Click Here to Watch Shroff’s Tedx Here: https://youtu.be/Atb0SyUN3HA?si=aLFHISuqn2-mPkSF

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Groundbreaking Canadian Animal Law Case: Shroff and legal team filed for leave for a groundbreaking animal law case to Canada’s Top Court, the Supreme Court of Canada.  The case of Punky Santics was frequently covered by CBC & other news outlets due to its importance for animals & the law.   https://youtu.be/AjiKFGB0M_E

V. Victoria Shroff, KC is often involved at the forefront of new Animal Law developments in Canada such as BC’s groundbreaking new ‘Pet Custody’ /Family Laws  http://BC Gov News https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PREM0001-000036

V. Victoria Shroff, KC, was further honoured with an an invitation to make a speech at the Hon. Premier and AG’s Press Conference on the day BC’s new ‘pet custody’/family laws came into effect in 2024.  http://B.C. changes approach to pet custody disputes https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2847448

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 Types of Animal Law Cases We Take: At Shroff Animal Law we are Animal Focused.  

We help companion animals (pets) and wild animals navigate through the legal system.   We bring the interests of animals forward. For the past 20+ years we  have been handling a wide range of cases to help animals including:

• dog bites or attacks
• ‘dangerous’ or ‘vicious’ or ‘aggressive’ dog cases
• “pet custody” cases.  who gets to keep the pet when couples, roommates split up?
• housing issues involving pets or animals, residential tenancy, Strata/Condo issues
• veterinary negligence, mistake, malpractice
• pet insurance denial claims
• dog or cat breeder issues
• cat cases
• municipal (city) by-law matters such as barking dogs, off leash dogs, dog bites
• human rights cases involving animals
• cruelty, ‘Violence Link’
• injury, dog attack
• wildlife issues
• fur farming
• tainted pet food
• horse cases
• farm animal cases
• bird and rabbit cases and many other animal law cases.

V. Victoria Shroff, KC, has experience at all levels of court in BC.  Note: The vast majority of cases do not need to go to court.  We  recognize that there are often non court solutions to many animal law issues.  

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Besides being an Animal Law lawyer and Author, V. Victoria Shroff , KC, is also an Animal Law Educator & adjunct Professor at two universities.  She is an (erst.) Adjunct Professor of Animal Law at UBC Law school, Allard School of Law where she has been teaching animal law since 2016 & she is also faculty at Capilano University’s School of Legal Studies where she founded & teaches a course on animal law.

Ms.Shroff, KC, was appointed associate Fellow at the prestigious Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, in the UK. https://www.oxfordanimalethics.com/2023/06/v-victoria-shroff/

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 V. Victoria Shroff spearheaded Canada’s 1st and only Pro-Bono Animal Law Clinic with the Law Students Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) in 2020 and continues to volunteer her time for the Animal Law Pro Bono Clinic (ALPC) student clinicians.  Read more about the clinic here: https://www.cbabc.org/BarTalk/Articles/2023/October/Features/Canada%E2%80%99s-1st-Animal-Law-Pro-Bono-Clinic

At the heart of Victoria’s work is Access to Justice For Animals. #A2JForAnimals

The BC Canadian Bar Association appointed Ms.Shroff to its Access to Justice Committee.

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V. Victoria Shroff, KC, is Founding-Chair of the national Canadian Animal Law Study Group (CALSG) where she and other members are working to improve the lives of animals using the law.  (We post on X @CdnAnimalLawSG)

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Ms. Shroff, KC,  further contributes to the animal law field and access to justice by regularly writing about and being interviewed about animal law issues for the legal profession and the public.  She is frequently called upon by CBC TV and Radio, Global TV, CTV, and other media outlets to provide animal law commentary and has been featured in several podcasts & documentaries about animals and the law.

Ms.Shroff also regularly consults with all levels of government about animal law matters.

She is an expert member of the International Conservation Biodiversity Team (ICBT) based in France and Global Animal Lawyers (GAL) based in Europe.

For years, V. Victoria Shroff, KC, has been invited to guest speak on animal law at law schools in Asia, USA, Europe and Canada and at conferences worldwide.  She has wide experience in public speaking to lawyers, media, law schools, animal rescue groups, governments, & kids groups.

The Animal Law firm of Shroff & Associates is conveniently located in the centre of downtown Vancouver, across the street from the BC Courthouse complex.

We gratefully acknowledge that we are located and work from the unceded territories of the people (and animals) of the Coast Salish, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)  & xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

  Our Professional Fees are Reasonable & Fair.  We also have a sliding (lower) fee scale for non profit groups, those on a fixed income or disability.

Contact us about setting up an appointment for your animal law issue M-F during office hours, speak to Lynn or Veronika at: 604 -891-0209 | Email: ShroffandAssociates@gmail.com |

* A note about our website– It’s not fancy. We direct our energy and focus on helping Animals, not websites.