Dogs & Laws
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821U.S. Bans Slaughter, Sale, and Possession of Dogs and Cats for Consumption
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that officially makes it illegal to knowingly slaughter, ship, transport, move, deliver,...
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843$20,000 in Food, Supplies Stolen from Ohio Dog Rescue
An Ohio rescue organization that provides dog food and supplies to shelters around the country was devastated when more than $20,000 in...
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1.0KHooray! California Bans All Beauty Products Tested on Animals
California is taking a stand against animal testing, banning all beauty products – from deodorant to cosmetics and lotions – that have...
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1.2K1Police Searching for Woman that Abandoned Sick Dog at Groomer
Massachussetts SPCA law enforcement officials are searching for a woman that gave a fake identity before she abandoned a sick dog at...
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1.1K1Detroit Police Dog Died Trapped in Hot Police Car
A Detroit Police K-9 handler was assigned patrol duty as he awaits an investigation and possible disciplinary action after his police dog...
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1.2K4Electronic Shock Collars to be Banned in England
Electronic shock collars for dogs and cats will now be banned in England, government officials confirmed. They go by many names: e-collar,...
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1.5K3No Charges for Officer that Left K9 to Die in Hot Police Car
A Columbia, South Carolina police officer will not face criminal charges despite leaving his K9 partner to die, trapped in a hot...
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1.6K1Couple Returned to Dog Day Care to Pick Up Beloved Pet, Were Handed an Urn Instead
A Connecticut couple boarded their Chihuahua at a dog day care while they traveled out of state. When they returned to pick...
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1.1K4Veterinarian Caught on Camera Dumping Dead Dog on Owner’s Driveway
A Michigan family left their beloved dog with a veterinarian for treatment. The following day, surveillance cameras captured the vet tossing the...
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17.6K37Fake Service Dogs Are a Real Problem
While service dogs may come in all breeds, shapes, and sizes, providing assistance to those with disabilities ranging from vision impairment, to...