Dog Law
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3.2KOhio Names ‘Shelter Pets’ as the Official State Pet
In an effort to raise public awareness for the thousands of homeless pets in shelters across the state, Ohio passed legislation naming...
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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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For K9 Veterans Day, National WWII Museum Raises American Flag the Way Dogs See It
In honor of K9 Veterans Day, an American flag, created in colors visible to dogs, was raised to celebrate the more than...
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Mailman Delivers Package, Leaves, Returns to Home to Pepper Spray Fenced Chihuahua
A Louisiana homeowner was outraged after surveillance cameras captured video of a mailman pepper spraying her fenced dog after delivering a package...
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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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Giving Wisely: Five of The Most Effective Animal Charities
People often want to give to charities, but are worried their donation isn’t going directly to the cause. To help you with...
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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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Phoenix Police Searching for Suspects that Shot, Killed Dog at Park While Children Played Nearby
Phoenix Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating two suspects that, they say, shot and killed a dog...
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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...
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Mailman Caught on Camera Pepper Spraying Dogs Behind a Secure Fence
The United States Postal Service issued an apology after a home surveillance cameras captured a postal worker spraying a customer’s three dogs...
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Delta Airlines Further Restricts Rules for Flying with Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Delta Airlines this week announced further restrictions on customers wishing to fly with a service dog or emotional support animal on board....
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Atlanta Bans Sale of Retail Pet Store Puppies, Kittens
In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in Atlanta shelters every...
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Insulated Dog Houses Now Required by Law for some NM Residents
For some New Mexico dogs, even if their family’s won’t bring them inside and out of the cold, they’ll at least get...
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Florida Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Greyhound Racing Ban
On November 6, an overwhelming majority of Floridians voted yes on Amendment 13, effectively ending commercial Greyhound racing in the state. Florida...
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New Jersey Could Become First State to License All Pet Groomers
New Jersey could become the first state in the country to require all pet groomers to be licensed after a bill unanimously...
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Dog Daycare Worker Captured on Video Repeatedly Kneeing Dog in the Face
A Georgia dog daycare worker was fired, and may be facing charges, after a pet owner logged onto the center’s webcam and...
