Dogs & Laws
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852Why Dog Bite Lawyers Say Leash Laws Are Important
The 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey by the American Pet Product Association (APPA) found that 67% of homes, meaning 85 million families...
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Can You Take a Dog Bite Case to Small Claims Court?
Most dog bites never make it to court because they settle before the case gets to that point. They either agree to...
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6 Dog-Related Tax Deductions You May Be Eligible to Claim
With tax day right around the corner, many of us are searching far and wide for any deductions we can get! That...
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Los Angeles Animal Shelters Officially Become No-Kill
The city of Los Angeles, California has made its animal shelters no-kill thanks to the efforts of Best Friends Animal Society, the...
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Important Info for Dog Owners Feeding Hill’s Prescription Diet or Science Diet Canned Dog Food
If you purchased Hill’s Prescription Diet or Science Diet Canned Dog Food Between September 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019, your rights...
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Who Gets The Dog in a Divorce?
In a couple, dogs are as significant, loved, and cherished as kids. So when it comes to divorce, deciding upon who gets...
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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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What To Expect During a Dog Bite Lawsuit
There is no doubt that dogs are man’s best friend. However, that is not always the case. Dogs can become dangerous when...
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Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Shot, 2 of the Singer’s French Bulldogs Stolen
Lady Gaga is reportedly offering a half million dollar reward for the “no questions asked” return of two of her beloved French...
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Two Men Arrested After TikTok Video Showed Them Performing Home C-Section on Pregnant Dog
Police were alerted to a disturbing case of animal cruelty after a dog owner’s teenage daughter recorded the men performing an illegal,...
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Iowa Dog Owner Not Facing Charges After Dog Froze to Death in Dog House
Residents of an Iowa community are outraged after learning that a man who left his dog outside during record-breaking low temperatures will...
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Houston Dog Owners Being Targeted by Armed Men in Suspected Dog Theft Scam
In at least two separate instances, men armed with rifles have approached Houston area dog owners out walking their dogs to steal...
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Southwest Joins Other Airlines in Banning Emotional Support Animals
Southwest Airlines announced they will join other airlines in banning emotional support animals from unrestricted onboard access. When the U.S. Department of...
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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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Drastic Rise in Online Puppy Scams in 2020, BBB Warns
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased the demand for pets as people seek to add a pet to the family to ease...
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Protect Your Pet: Why You Should Always Leash Your Dog
As a dog owner, there is nothing I love more than letting my pup off the leash to dart across the field...
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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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Why Some Good Dogs Go (Awfully) Bad
by Cheryl Roy Every so often, there is a story in the news about a family dog that turned on a child...
