Dogs & Laws
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1.3KCan I Get Sued if My Dog Bites a Trespasser?
Generally, landowners have a right to exclude other people from their land. If someone who has not been invited onto a property...
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795A 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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702Proposed Law Would Require Germans to Walk Their Dogs for an Hour a Day
A newly proposed law meant to ensure animal protection and welfare includes an unusual—and perhaps unenforceable—requirement of German dog owners. Germany’s Agriculture...
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2.7KIf 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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1.1KKim Jong-un Bans Pets, Orders North Koreans to Surrender Dogs, Owners Fear They’ll be Slaughtered for Meat
North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un issued a directive to confiscate pet dogs in the country’s capital of Pyongyang. But, the order coincides...
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1.3KWhat 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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3.0KVirginia 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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2.4K1China 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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106.4K72Protecting Dogs in Hot Cars: What is YOUR State’s Law?
Is it against the law to leave a dog unattended in a hot car? Are you sure about that? Although animal cruelty,...
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923California Veterinarians Risk Losing Licenses for Treating New Patients via Video During Pandemic
A telehealth announcement shocks veterinarians in California trying to safely treat their patients during the Coronavirus pandemic. While many states amended their telemedicine laws...
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1.7KShenzhen 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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1.3K1Man Teaching His Dog to Drive Leads Troopers on High-Speed Chase
A Washington man was arrested on Sunday after leading state troopers on a 109 miles-an-hour high-speed chase—with his dog behind the wheel...
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3.1KWhat Should You Do If You’re in a Car Accident With Your Dog?
By Maggie Potter About 20-50 million people are injured in car accidents in the U.S. each year. But, that statistic doesn’t factor...
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1.4KDenver Pit Bull Ban Stands as City Council Falls Just Short of Veto Override
Denver’s highly publicized pit bull ban will stay in effect as city council fell just one vote short of overriding the mayor’s...
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1.6K3Proposed Bill Could Make Minnesota 4th State to Ban Retail Puppy, Kitten Sales
Minnesota lawmakers introduced a new bipartisan bill that would ban the sale of puppies and kittens from retail pet stores. In an effort to...
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1.6K1Denver City Council Will Vote Whether to Overturn Mayor’s Pit Bull Bill Veto
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has vetoed a bill that would repeal the city’s longstanding pit bull ban. With the veto, the ban...
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Denver Council Vote to Lift Pit Bull Ban— Will Mayor Hancock Sign?
For Denver, the fight to end breed-specific legislation isn’t quite over yet. Although the Denver City Council voted 7-to-4 Monday in favor...
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10.9K246Delaware Lawmakers Pass Groundbreaking Bill to Allow Titer Test in Lieu of Rabies Vaccine
Lawmakers in Delaware stepped up to help pets in a way that’s never been done in any state in the country. Once...
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2.1KHouse Unanimously Passes Act to Pair Veterans with Service Dogs
In a major victory for the men and women who served in our armed forces, the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act unanimously...
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1.3K1Proposed Bill Would Make New York the 3rd State to Ban Retail Puppy, Kitten Sales
Under a newly proposed bill, New York may join Maryland and California to become the third state in the nation to ban...
