Canine Rights
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Dog owners may mean well when they post “free to a good home” classified ads in order to rehome their dogs. In...
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American Humane Says U.S. Sentenced Contract Working Dogs to Death When They Were Left Behind in Afghanistan
When the last American military planes left the tarmac in Kabul, attention immediately turned to the thousands of lives left behind. Now,...
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New York Senate Passes Bill to End Retail Sale of Puppies, Kittens, Rabbits Statewide
Under a newly passed Senate bill, New York may join other states and hundreds of localities across the nation to ban the...
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Can Your Dog’s Food Kill Them?
In a scary trend, certain dog foods have been deemed harmful for pets. While some of the brands on the market have...
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Landmark Pet Store Consumer Protection Bill Passes Colorado House Committee
On Thursday, February 25, HB21-1102, The Consumer Protection for Dog and Cat Purchasers, passed the Colorado House Agriculture, Livestock, & Water Committee,...
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Devoted Dog Dad Chooses Jail Time Over Giving Up Canine Best Friend of Five Years
A dog handler is fighting with a former employer for the right to keep the canine co-worker, best friend, and devoted companion...
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Florida Bill Seeks to End Dog Tethering, Impose Fines for Leaving Pets Outside in Severe Weather
Florida lawmakers have introduced legislation that would ban continuous, unsupervised cat and dog tethering and impose increasing fines for pet owners that...
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Starting January 11, No More Emotional Support Animals Allowed on Planes
A new rule by the U.S. Department of Transportation eliminates special access for Emotional Support Animals on airplanes and limits allowable service...
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What Would Happen to Your Dog, If Something Happened to You?
If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that life is unpredictable; that it’s important to expect the unexpected; that we...
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Undercover Footage Reveals Grim Reality for Dogs at USDA-Licensed Breeders that Sell to Pet Stores
New undercover footage released by the Humane Society of the United States shows distressed dogs circling in cramped, barren cages and others...
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San Antonio Bans Retail Sales of Puppies & Kittens
In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in San Antonio shelters...
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Understanding Your Pet’s Rights as a Tenant
Anyone who has ever loved an animal knows: your pet is more than a pet. Your pet is family. But while your...
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A Challenge to Political Campaigns: Include Animal Welfare Policies in Platforms
As both major political parties outline their visions for the next four years, American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is...
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If a Dog Bites Someone, Will They Have to be Euthanized?
In the vast majority of dog bite cases, the dog will not be put down for biting. However, whether or not your...
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What are your Legal Options if your Dog Bites Someone?
When you’re a dog owner, your dog’s behavior is directly tied to your social reputation. If they act in a friendly, docile...
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Virginia Law Prohibits Tethering Dogs in Extreme Weather
Effective July 1, a new Virginia legislation makes it illegal to tether a dog outdoors in extreme weather. The new law also...
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China Makes Selling Dogs and Dog Meat Illegal Ahead of Yulin Festival
Chinese officials have approved a directive to classify dogs and cats as companion animals—not livestock, a move makes the selling of live...
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Shenzhen Becomes First Chinese City to Ban Eating Dogs and Cats
When the worldwide coronavirus and resulting COVID-19 pandemic was linked to wildlife meat market in Wuhan, Chinese authorities placed a strict ban...
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Proposed Florida Law Could Require Veterinarians to Report Suspected Cruelty
If a groundbreaking proposed law is passed, Florida veterinarians and animal care workers will be required to report animal abuse just as...
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Nearly 500k Dog Lovers Sign Petition to Remove Michael Vick as Pro Bowl Captain
Michael Vick—a name that brings up instant emotions in hundreds of thousands of dog lovers at its mere mention— is headed back...
