Dogs & Laws
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6.6K2Minneapolis Police Chief Responds to Dog Shooting, Implements Mandatory Training for Officers
After the shocking backyard shooting of two emotional support dogs by a police officer responding to a false alarm, the Minneapolis Police...
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Three Dogs Die Locked in Hot Car Outside Iowa Dog Show
Three dogs died after being left inside a locked vehicle parked outside of an Iowa dog show on Saturday. The American Kennel...
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Woman Arrested After Three Pets, One Dead, Found Locked Inside Hot Car
A woman was arrested on three counts of felony animal abuse when a cat and two dogs were found locked inside her...
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Surveillance Footage Shows Dogs Were Not Charging Officer That Shot Them
Responding to a false alarm, a Minneapolis police officer entered a family’s fenced backyard and shot their two dogs. Surveillance footage shows...
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12 Greyhounds Test Positive for Cocaine at Jacksonville Dog Track
A Florida dog trainer’s license was revoked after 12 Greyhounds in his care tested positive for cocaine, making this the biggest Greyhound drug...
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FDA Rejects Evanger’s Proposal to Donate Recalled Dog Food to Shelters
The FDA rejected a proposal by pet food manufacturer, Evanger’s to donate cans of dog food to animal shelters after the recalled pet food...
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Dog Deaths Expose Serious Problems at ‘Lucky Dog’ Tampa Pet Resort
Two Florida families are devastated after their beloved dogs died while in the care of South Tampa boarding facility, Lucky Dog Daycare. But, in...
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Italian City to Use Silent Fireworks Out of Respect for Animals
Dogs and other animals living in the Italian town of Collecchio will rest a little easier during city-wide celebrations as the local government...
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Police Shot Two Puppies While Responding to Burglary Alarm
A Houston dog owner wants answers after officers were investigating a burglary at his home when police shot two puppies, a 6-month old...
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Police K-9 Drago Dies Alone and Trapped in Hot Patrol Car
Cook County, Illinois Police K-9 Drago died from complications caused by extreme heat exposure after he was left unattended in his handler’s...
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Petsitter Charged with Animal Cruelty After Leaving Dog in Hot Car to Go Shopping
Police rescued a dog locked inside a hot car and charged a petsitter with animal cruelty after she was found shopping while...
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Kids Find Emaciated Dog Tied to a Tree Where She’d Been Starving for at Least 2 Months
Two young kids playing in the woods made a shocking discovery last weekend when they found an emaciated dog tied to a...
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Power to the Paw! Pennsylvania Passes “Libre’s Law” Animal Cruelty Prevention Bill
Joined by Libre, a pup that suffered unimaginable abuse at the hands of his owners, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed landmark legislation...
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Surveillance Video Captures Dognapper Stealing Dog from Backyard
St. Louis Police and a devastated dog owner are hoping surveillance video footage can help catch the dognapper that entered her backyard...
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Oregon Dog-Lover Smashed Window to Save Dog Dying Inside a Hot Car
A Portland woman didn’t hesitate to smash a car window to save a dog trapped inside and showing signs of serious distress....
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Texas Judge Orders Puppy Left in Hot Car Returned to Abusive Owner
A Texas judge has ordered that Annabelle, an 8-week old puppy left trapped in a hot car last week be returned to...
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LA Police Trying to Shoot a Dog Strike and Kill Teen
While trying to stop what they called a “charging dog,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies attempting to shoot a dog struck and killed...
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Dog Owner Issued $150 Fine for Leaving Dog in 120-Degree Hot Car
A Massachusetts dog owner was fined $150 after leaving her dog locked inside a hot car for more than 40-minutes while temperatures...
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Texas Police Rescue 8-Week Old Puppy Left in Hot Car Because Owner “Didn’t Want to Waste Gas”
Police officers rescued a tiny 8-week old pup from inside a sweltering hot car parked outside a Texas Walmart where she’d been...
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Iraq War Veteran Booted From Restaurant Because of Service Dog
It should have been a nice family meal at a local restaurant. Instead, an American hero was turned away because of his...
