Dogs & Laws
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3.7KProposed 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...
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Getting Divorced: Who Gets the Dog?
by Mackenzie + Dorman Divorce is often a cutthroat business – and when a much-loved family pet is at stake, things can...
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Two Dogs Die in Hot Car While Owner Spends Hours in Casino
Two dogs died and a third is being treated for heat exhaustion after a Michigan woman left all three locked inside a...
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New Jersey Dog Owners Could Face Jail Time if Pups Aren’t Buckled Up in the Car
In any state across the country, traveling with a small child that isn’t properly restrained is illegal – but only New Jersey...
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“Tommie’s Law” Makes Animal Cruelty a Felony Charge in Virginia
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed “Tommie’s Law,” making animal cruelty a felony in the state. Just ten days after a pit...
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Spectrum Employee Caught on Camera Stealing Customer’s Puppy
An L.A. area employee of the broadband and cable service provider, Spectrum was caught on camera entering a customer’s property moments before...
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MD Lawmakers Propose Law to End Breed Discrimination by Insurance Companies
Maryland lawmakers have proposed legislation that would prohibit insurance companies from discriminating against certain breeds of dogs in homeowner’s insurance or renter’s...
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Unidentified Man Said ‘Sorry’ Then Shot Childrens’ Dog in the Face
Dallas Police are asking the public for help in identifying an unknown man that approached a group of children with their dog,...
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Mailman Caught on Camera Routinely Pepper-Spraying a Fenced Dog for Months
A months-long mystery was finally solved after a California dog owner installed surveillance cameras and captured his mailman routinely pepper-spraying his fenced...
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Is That a Real Service Dog (Or Is It Someone’s Pet)?
Service dogs, because of the wide variety of services and assistance they provide, come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds. Yes, any...
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Alberta Votes to Ban Ear Cropping, Tail Docking, Debarking, Declawing and More
Animal lovers in Alberta, Canada, will be thrilled with this monumental news! The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) recently passed two resolutions that...
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Proposed Bill Would Make Animal Cruelty a Federal Felony
Two congressmen from Florida say existing laws don’t do enough to protect animals and are sponsoring a bill that, if passed, would...
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Woman Facing 3-Months in Jail for Abandoning Blind, Deaf, Senior Pug in Parking Lot
An Ohio woman is facing up to 3 months in jail for abandoning her 15-year old, blind, deaf, and severely neglected Pug...
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Arkansas Deputy Fired After Shooting “Agressive” Chihuahua Caught on Video
A Faulkner County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Deputy was fired after video surfaced of the K9 handler shooting a 9-pound Chihuahua-mix in the front...
