International Society for Animal Forensic Sciences logo International Society for Animal Forensic Sciences

Advancing animal forensic science worldwide.

The International Society for Animal Forensic Sciences advocates for the advancement and excellence of investigations involving crimes against animals.

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Founded for science and advocacy

Where evidence, animals, and the law meet.

ISAFS serves as a catalyst for investigators, animal control officers, law enforcement, veterinary personnel, attorneys, and animal forensic scientists involved in animal cruelty and neglect investigations.

Global Professional representatives and collaboration
Scientific Educational and standards-focused mission
Legal Support for stronger investigations
Animal Focused on crimes against animals

Welcome to ISAFS

A professional society created to strengthen animal forensic science.

The International Society for Animal Forensic Sciences was founded to advocate for the advancement and excellence in investigations involving crimes against animals.

The Association will serve as a catalyst for investigators, animal control officers, law enforcement, veterinary personnel, and attorneys to access animal forensic scientists who can assist with animal cruelty and neglect investigations.

The executive board and global representatives are leaders in their respective fields of animal forensic science and are sought out by the public, media, and governments for their expertise and knowledge.

Investigation Supporting professionals involved in animal cruelty and neglect investigations.
Education Organized and operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes.
Standards Providing guidance on setting standards for animal forensic sciences.

Scientific Purpose

A global network for forensic scientists, investigators, veterinarians, and attorneys.

The association provides a professional place to exchange ideas, serve as mentors, enhance investigations, and support the advancement of animal forensic sciences through education and collaboration.

Mission in Action

Helping professionals improve animal forensic investigations.

ISAFS brings together expertise from science, veterinary medicine, investigation, law enforcement, animal control, and the legal community to support stronger, more informed work in cases involving crimes against animals.

Investigative Access

Connecting investigators, law enforcement, animal control officers, attorneys, and veterinary personnel with animal forensic scientists who can assist with casework.

Scientific Excellence

Advocating for the advancement and excellence of investigations involving crimes against animals through scientific and educational work.

Global Mentorship

Serving as a professional network where forensic scientists, investigators, veterinarians, and attorneys can exchange ideas and serve as mentors.

News & Education

Coffee Talks, conferences, webinars, and professional learning.

May 6–8, 2026

Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference

The next Animal ForensiCon is scheduled for May 6–8, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The conference brings together professionals involved in animal forensic investigations, law, veterinary forensics, and related disciplines.

Conference Information
Members

Animal Forensics Coffee Talks

ISAFS hosts virtual Coffee Talks for members. Sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time and recordings are posted on the member page.

Membership Information
Training

Educational opportunities for stronger casework

ISAFS shares training and webinar opportunities that support stronger investigations, charging decisions, and prosecutions in cases involving crimes against animals.

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Join a professional community dedicated to animal forensic sciences.

ISAFS membership connects professionals interested in animal forensic investigation, scientific standards, education, mentorship, and collaboration.

Who ISAFS Serves

A resource for professionals working where animals, evidence, and the law intersect.

  • Investigators working animal cruelty, neglect, death, welfare-related, and evidence-based cases.
  • Animal control officers and law enforcement personnel seeking forensic guidance.
  • Veterinary professionals, forensic scientists, laboratory personnel, and subject matter experts.
  • Attorneys and legal professionals involved in animal-related investigations and prosecutions.

The association exists to exchange ideas, serve as mentors, and enhance investigations involving crimes against animals.

International Society for Animal Forensic Sciences

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Connect with ISAFS for membership, training, and professional collaboration.

Learn more about the society, upcoming educational opportunities, conferences, journal information, ISWG-AFS, and ways to become involved.