Dogs & Laws
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1.9KWhat 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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Protecting 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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California 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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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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Man 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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What 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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Denver 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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Proposed 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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Denver 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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Delaware 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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House 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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Proposed 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...
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No More Emotional Support Animals on Planes if Federal Proposal Passes
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed a ban on allowing passengers to bring emotional support animals onto planes, limiting them only...
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Proposed Bill Would Make it Illegal for New Hampshire Landlords to Prohibit Pets
New Hampshire Lawmakers are considering a bill that would end rental discrimination against pet owners in the state, essentially making it illegal...
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Proposed New York Law Would Give Tax Credit to Those Who Adopt Pets
A newly proposed New York law would give tax credits to people who adopt their pets from animal shelters. The proposed law...
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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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Officer Aiming at Dog Accidentally Shoots Himself
A South Florida police officer was aiming his gun at a “charging dog” when he accidentally shot himself instead. A Davie Police...
