Dogs & Laws
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23.5K5Dog Suffers Hemorrhages to Both Eyes During Routine Grooming at PetSmart
A North Carolina PetSmart store denies responsibility, but initiated changes to their grooming policies after an irate and heartbroken customer discovered broken...
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Woman Charged After Using Cruel Trick to Abandon Dog Along Busy Highway
A Pennsylvania woman is facing charges after using a cruel act of betrayal to abandon her dog along a busy highway. It...
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Colorado Lawmaker Hopes to End Discrimination Against Big Dogs
A Colorado lawmaker is hoping to end discrimination against big dogs with the introduction of a bill that, if passed, would prevent...
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Electric Shock Collars to be Banned in Scotland
The Scottish Government has confirmed its decision to ban electric shock collars, saying that “painful or unpleasant training for dogs will not...
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The Best and Worst States for Animal Welfare: Where Does Your State Stand?
With 68% of U.S. residents sharing their hearts and homes with pets, animal welfare is a huge – and growing – concern...
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Baltimore City Council to Consider Citywide Ban on Retail Puppy, Kitten Sales
The Baltimore City Council will meet this evening to discuss and consider a citywide ban on the sale of puppies and kittens...
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How a New Illinois Divorce Law Affects Dogs
A new Illinois divorce law finally recognizes dogs as members of the family instead of simple property to be divided among parties....
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Colorado Trainer Hopes to Ban Shock, Choke, and Prong Collars for Boulder Dogs
A Colorado woman hopes to make Boulder the first city in the nation to ban the use of shock, choke, and prong...
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Say What?! Los Angeles Commissioner Proposes Vegan Diets for Shelter Dogs
About 33,000 dogs enter the Los Angeles shelter system each year and, if a new proposal by one of its commissioners is...
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Hooray! Montreal is Officially Ending it’s Ban on Pit Bulls
One year after enacting a wide ban on pit bulls, Montreal’s newly elected mayor will officially end the ban and welcome ALL...
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Caught on Tape: Georgia Cop Shoots Dog, Orders Owner to Behead Him
The Crawford County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office is investigating a disturbing incident in which, after shooting a man’s dog, a deputy ordered the...
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Man Arrested While Rushing to Take Injured Dog to the Hospital
A Massachusetts man promised to do anything to save his dog – and he meant it. Last week, fulfilling that promise meant being...
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Mall Santa Turns Away Little Girl and Service Dog
After waiting in the long line to meet jolly ol’ Saint Nick, a young girl and her service dog were turned away...
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Las Vegas Repeals Ban on Retail Pet Store Puppy Sales
When it comes to animal welfare and protection laws in this country, it always seems to be two steps forward followed by...
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Tampa Becomes First-in-Nation to Pass Groundbreaking Dog Training Ordinance
Hillsborough County commissioners today voted 5-to-2 in favor of a groundbreaking ordinance that regulates the dog training industry in the county. This...
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Pennsylvania Law Makes Leaving Dogs Out in the Cold a Felony
It’s a shame that lawmakers must step in and take measures to protect dogs from their own owners, but that’s exactly what...
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Montreal’s Newly Elected Mayor Promises to Repeal Pit Bull Ban
Montreal’s municipal election results proved that animal lovers DO have a voice – and that voice was heard loud and clear when Valérie...
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BREAKING: All 16 Animal Cruelty Charges Against St. Catharines Veterinarian Dropped
In an upsetting and disturbing turn of events, all charges against a controversial St. Catharines veterinarian who was facing 16 criminal counts...
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Vet Tech Charged with Animal Cruelty After Keeping Dog Said to Have Been Euthanized
The New Jersey vet tech accused of taking home a sick dog that was supposed to have been euthanized and keeping him alive for...
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Iditarod Officials Name Four-Time Race Winner in Dog Doping Scandal, Seavey Denies Allegations
Controversy and speculation surrounding dog doping in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race forced race officials to name four-time champion, Dallas Seavey...
