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Rachel Hirschfeld
Hirschfeld with her rescue animals Swizzle and Topper.
Born(1946-01-20)January 20, 1946
Tel Aviv, Israel
Died2018 (aged 72)
Alma materYeshiva University
Cardozo School of Law
Occupation(s)Lawyer
Animal rights advocate
Author
Years active1999–2018
Parent(s)Abraham Hirschfeld (deceased)
Zipora Hirschfeld (deceased)
Websitehttp://pettrustlawyer.com

Rachel Hirschfeld (January 20, 1946–2018[1]) was an animal welfare attorney specializing in the area of animal law, pet trusts, and pet protection agreements. She co-produced and was head producer of productions of many plays on and off-Broadway such as Oleanna[2] and Blithe Spirit.[3]

Hirschfeld was an advocate in the area of pet trusts.[4] When a New York court awarded $2 million to Leona Helmsley's dog, Hirschfeld was quoted in The New Yorker calling it "one of the greatest moments for animals ongoing care".[5] She noted that "It's a landmark case, for a judge to be able to say that we have a case for that amount of money."[5]

Hirschfeld has been either quoted or profiled by news and media outlets in stories about pet trusts and pet rights including ABC’s Nightline,[6] The New Yorker,[5] The New York Sun,[7] Newsday,[8] The Today Show,[9] CNN, the CBS Early Show, and The Wall Street Journal.[10]

Bibliography

  • Petriarch: The Complete Guide To Financial and Legal Planning for a Pet's Continued Care (2010) ISBN 0-87051-870-4

References

  1. ^ Saul, Emily (October 9, 2018). "Daughter of former Post owner Abe Hirschfeld dies at 72". New York Post. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
  2. ^ Adam Hetrick. "Mamet's Oleanna, with Pullman and Stiles, Begins Broadway Run Sept. 29". playbill.com.
  3. ^ "Oleanna Creative Team". oleannaonbroadway.com.
  4. ^ "Estates, Elder Law & Pet Trusts". New York Estate Planning Lawyer.
  5. ^ a b c Jeffrey Toobin (2008-09-28). "Rich Bitch: The legal battle over trust funds for pets". The New Yorker.
  6. ^ "Fido's Fortune: Millions of Americans are looking into pet trusts, where money is willed to pets". ABC News "Nightline". 2008-11-14.
  7. ^ Gabrielle Birkner (2006-05-16). "Six-Figure Bequest Is New Must-Have For Pampered Pooches and Kittens" (PDF).
  8. ^ Ellen Mitchell (2006-11-25). "Trust Funds For Ongoing Pet Care" (PDF). Newsday.
  9. ^ "Story on Leona Helmsley's Dog with interview of Rachel Hirschfeld". NBC's The Today Show. August 2007.
  10. ^ Rachel Emma Silverman (2007-12-17). "Good Boy" (PDF). The Wall Street Journal.
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