Dogs & Laws Archives - Page 18 of 37

Devastated Dog Owner Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Shooting, Burying Terminally Ill Dog at the Beach

A Virginia man is facing animal cruelty charges after shooting his dog and burying her body at a public beach. Now, he’s...

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BREAKING: Caitlyn’s Abuser Given Maximum Sentence of 5 Years in Prison

In what is both a huge victory and an upsetting outcome simultaneously, Caitlyn the dog’s abuser was given the maximum penalty allowed...

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Philadelphia Police Officer Arrested for Dumping Emaciated Dog in Trash Bag

A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania police officer was arrested Thursday on animal cruelty charges after wrapping an emaciated dog in a sheet and dumping her...

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After 5 Weeks & DNA Testing, Capone Returns to his Family – with Stipulations

Capone, the senior Shepherd-mix owned by the Abbato family in Aurora, Colorado, has finally been allowed to return home to his family –...

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Caitlyn the Dog’s Abuser Sentenced to 15 Years Prison on Unrelated Charges

Just one day before he was set to face sentencing for the 2015 abuse of Caitlyn the dog, William Leonard Dodson was...

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Prescription Pet Foods: Medically Necessary or a Marketing Con?

As pet owners, we want what’s best for our beloved companions. Many of us will spare no expense to ensure our animals...

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DNA Test Proves Dog Held Hostage by Animal Control is NOT a Wolf Hybrid

Animal Control officials in Aurora, Colorado seized a senior dog and refused to return him to the family that has loved him...

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Bomb Sniffing Dog-in-Training Shot Dead by Aucklund Police

Animal lovers around the world are outraged as news of the death of a 10-month old puppy at the hands of New...

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EMTs Suspended After Providing Medical Care to Dog Injured in Auto Accident

Two Emergency Medical Technicians responding to a deadly auto accident were suspended from duty after the pair provided emergency medical care to...

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Blind Woman, Service Dog Kicked Off American Airlines Flight

Sue Martin of Franklin, Maine is blind and depends on her service dog, Quan to navigate through life. While traveling to San Diego...

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Family’s Senior Dog Faces Euthanasia as Animal Control Says He’s a Wolf-Hybrid

Animal Control officials in Aurora, Colorado last month seized a senior dog and are refusing to return him to the family that...

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Police Using Taser, Catchpole to Capture Dog Proves More Training is Needed

Police in Roseville, Michigan are under investigation after video footage showed the officers using a taser and catchpole to capture a dog...

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Dog Found Tied to Pole with Note: ‘Free pup. Owner went to jail today’

When a man found himself in trouble with police, he left his beloved dog in the care of two friends who were...

Dog Found with Ears, Nose Cut Off Finds a Loving Forever Family!

Although police and Humane Society authorities continue searching for the person responsible, Baron, an 8-year old Rottweiler found brutally maimed in Detroit is...

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Former Owner of Dog Dumped with 42-Pound Tumor Arrested

A Newport Coast, California woman, Sherri Haughton was due in court on January 13 after she dropped a 7-year old Golden retriever off at...

Woman Duct Tapes Dead Chicken to Dog’s Neck to “Teach it a Lesson”

An Alabama woman visited Georgia to house-sit for her daughter and brought a chicken along for the visit. And, when her daughter’s dog...

The Race to Rescue Dogs Abandoned by Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters

It’s been about a week since authorities and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe leaders evicted Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protesters from the Oceti...

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German Shepherd Dragged Behind Wheelchair to be Adopted to New Family

Last week, a viral video recording of a man dragging a limp, struggling German Shepherd behind his motorized wheelchair prompted an investigation that ultimately...