Dogs & Laws
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1.9KOfficer 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...
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Animal Cruelty is Now a Federal Felony With Trump’s Signature on PACT Act
On Monday, President Trump signed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (known as the PACT Act) into law, making certain instances...
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Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Make Animal Cruelty a Felony, Now Awaits President’s Signature
Following an October U.S. House of Representatives vote, the U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (known...
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Caught on Camera: Florida Lyft Driver Steals Puppy
A St. Petersburg, Florida man is desperate to get his puppy back after a neighbor’s surveillance cameras captured a Lyft driver allegedly...
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House Passes PACT Act to Make Animal Cruelty a Federal Felony
The U.S. House of Representatives have officially passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (known as the PACT Act) to make...
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Arkansas To Phase-Out Greyhound Racing by End of 2022
By the end of 2022, live Greyhound racing will no longer be held in the state of Arkansas as Southland Casino Racing...
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Caught On Camera: Thieves Steal $1,200 in Pet Food from St. Louis Animal Shelter
Thieves made off with dozens of bags of pet food weighing over a thousand pounds and worth more than $1,200 when it...
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Delaware Forces Family to Take Down Missing Dog Signs, Dog Still Lost
The family of a missing dog were forced to take down their missing dog signs after state officials determined the signs were...
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Despite Federal Regulations, Delta Airlines Upholds Pit Bull Ban
Despite a U.S. Department of Transportation guidance that strictly prohibits discriminating service dogs and emotional support animals based on breed, Delta has...
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U.S. Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Sent to Fight Terrorism in Jordan Dying From Neglect
At least 10 United States-trained bomb-sniffing dogs sent to support anti-terrorism efforts in Jordan have died as a result of extreme neglect...
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Emotional Support Animals and the Workplace: What You Need to Know
The benefits of having a dog or other animal are plentiful, and for individuals living with physical or mental disabilities, animals can...
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Mississippi K-9 Dies in Hot Patrol Car Parked Outside Police Department
A Vicksburg, Mississippi police K-9 died after his handler’s patrol car malfunctioned and shut off, leaving him trapped in the hot car....
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K-9 Officer Found Dead in Hot Patrol Car
A Long Beach, California police K-9 was found dead inside his handler’s hot patrol car, leading to an investigation and a review...
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Dept of Transportation: Delta Airlines’ Pit Bull Service Dog Ban Not Permitted
When Delta Airlines released their latest policies on flying with service dogs and support animals in 2018, those advocating for animals and...
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Dog Trainer Arrested in Service Dogs’ Hot Car Deaths
A Texas dog trainer is in jail, facing three counts of felony cruelty to animals after three service dogs in her care...
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WATCH: Man Rescues Dog ‘Struggling to Breathe’ in Hot Car
A New Mexico man took matters into his own hands and smashed a window to rescue a distressed dog trapped inside a...
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New Colorado Law Bans Abusers from Owning Pets
Sharing your heart and home with pets is a privilege. Now, since Colorado governor Jared Polis signed a new bill into law...
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Delta Refuses to Fly Service Dog that Looked Like a Pit Bull
Delta Airlines made the decision to deny access to a service dog because she looked like a pit bull, delaying a 2-year...
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Dog Spotted Chained to Tow Truck Bed on Massachusetts Highway
A Massachusetts man was driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic on Route 128 in Waltham when he spotted a dog chained to the flat...
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It’s the Law! Indianapolis Dogs Must Come Inside When Temps Reach 90-Degrees
As Indiana residents brace for heat waves bringing scorching summer temperatures and heat indexes over 100-degree Fahrenheit, pet parents are being warned...
