Dogs & Laws
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2.3KDept 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...
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ANSWERS Pet Food Fighting for the Public’s Freedom to Choose Raw Pet Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long been an outspoken opponent of raw feeding, exhibiting discriminatory behavior against raw pet...
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Woman Given Probation After 2 Dogs Die, 3rd Injured in Hot Car Outside Casino
A Michigan woman will only serve probation after leaving her three dogs trapped in a hot car for more than 10 hours...
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Garbage Men Save Puppy From Being Crushed in Dumpster
A pair of Waste Management employees are being hailed heroes after discovering a puppy inside a dumpster and saving her from a...
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Dogs Banned From Phoenix Hiking Trails on 100°+ Days
While dogs are welcomed on many Phoenix hiking trails during cool weather, once temperatures reach 100-degrees, they must stay at home. In...
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Kansas City Commissioners Repeal Decades Old Pit Bull Ban
Kansas City, Kansas’ pit bull ban was repealed on Thursday, making American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers...
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Loved to Death: Healthy Dog Euthanized & Buried With Deceased Owner
Despite attempts to spare her life, a healthy dog was euthanized so that she could be buried with her deceased owner to...
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Proposed Law Would Make it a Crime to Leave Dogs Behind During Hurricanes
If passed, a proposed Florida law would make it illegal for pet owners to leave their dogs behind during hurricanes or other...
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The Roles and Rules of Dogs in Healthcare Settings
By Jori Hamilton Pets enrich our lives in countless ways, but dogs are helpful in a variety of settings that reach far...
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Colorado Bans Animal Abusers From Owning Pets
Newly signed legislation in Colorado bans convicted animal abusers in the state from owning any pets for up to five years. Colorado...
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New Washington Law Will End Breed-Specific Bans
Currently, 27 cities across the state of Washington have breed-specific bans in place, most commonly restricting residents from owning Pit Bulls. Under...
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Virginia Man Smashes Window to Save Dog Trapped Inside a Hot Car
A Virginia dog lover took matters into his own hands to save a dog trapped inside a hot car, most likely saving...
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Caught on Video: Woman Arrested After Dumping 7 Newborn Puppies in Dumpster
After surveillance video captured a woman tossing a plastic bag filled with 7 newborn puppies in a dumpster behind a Coachella auto...
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Lyft Driver Kicks Blind Man and Service Dog Out of Car
A Lyft driver has been booted from the ride-sharing app after kicking a blind man and his guide dog out of his...
