Dog Law
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4.2K5Sacramento Law Bans the Sale of Non-Rescue Dogs & Cats From Pet Stores
The city of Sacramento, California voted Tuesday night to amend an ordinance banning the commercial sale of non-rescue dogs, cats and rabbits from...
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5.1KPolice Officer Shoots Dog, Bullet Fragments Hit Two Nearby Officers
Two Chicago police officers were hospitalized Monday night after a third officer shot at a dog and bullet fragments from the shot ricocheted,...
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Man Arrested After Dog Found Shot With an Arrow at Archery Range
A Washington man was arrested Monday after a dog found shot with an arrow, led police to surveillance video footage from a...
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6.6K6Oregon Woman Fined $2500 for Barking Dogs
A Silverton, Oregon woman said she was shocked when police issued her a citation carrying a fine of $2,500 after neighbors complained...
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7.0K2Jury Awards $1.26 Million to Family of Dog Shot, Killed by Police
In the largest payout ever awarded in a wrongful dog death lawsuit, a jury awards $1.26 million to the family of a...
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32.6K2Have You Seen This Dog Killer? Police & Devastated Dog Owner Need Your Help
Do you recognize this dog killer? Johnathan Perrigin is wanted in connection with the poisoning death of at least 6 dogs. There is...
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3.9K1Florida Dog Trainer Loses License When 5 Greyhounds Tested Positive for Cocaine
A well-known Florida dog trainer had his license revoked when 5 Greyhounds tested positive for cocaine. Malcolm McAllister had his license revoked...
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23.6K31UPDATE: Veteran Accused of Killing Dog While Filming Incident Found Dead
The North Carolina army veteran accused of tying her service dog to a tree and fatally shooting him while laughing and filming the...
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34.2K2Six Benefits of Fostering a Dog in Need
Looking for a way to help a dog in need? Do you love dogs, but aren’t quite ready for the lifelong commitment...
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3.6K2Florida Officer Under Investigation After Police K9 Died in Hot Patrol Car
An investigation is underway after a Sebastian, Florida Police K9 died in his handler’s hot patrol car. If found negligent, the officer handler could...
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Dog Bite Law – What Dog Owners and Victims Need To Know
by Jenniffer Pickard Bringing a pet home is a joyous occasion. But, what most pet owners forget is that they’ll be answerable for...
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Boston Police Officer Rescues Stray Dog Off the Streets
Boston Police officer Muryelle Staco was patrolling the streets when something caught her eye. “I saw what I thought appeared to me as a...
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Senior Dog Abandoned in Field with Note That Read “I Don’t Need a Dog”
A senior dog was found abandoned in a field, scared, alone, cold and wet, along with all of her belongings and a note...
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The Sometimes Surprising But Totally True Nature of Pit Bulls
Breed Specific Legislation (or BSL) is still very common and widespread across the country. Proponents of BSL say Pit Bulls have inherent...
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Veteran & Ex-Soldier Shot Service Dog Multiple Times While Laughing and Filming the Incident
An Army veteran and her Fort Bragg soldier boyfriend are facing felony animal cruelty and conspiracy charges after video surfaced of the couple tying...
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SC Women Rescue Dog with Face, Muzzle Wrapped in Duct Tape
Authorities are investigating (yet another case of) a dog found with his face and muzzle tightly wrapped in duct tape after two...
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Proposed Bill Would Require Police Training on Dog Encounters
As the number of police-on-dog shootings continue to rise – studies have estimated that half of all intentional police shots fired are...
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Investigation Underway After Postal Worker Pepper Sprays Puppy Through Screened Door
A Wisconsin woman is outraged after, she says, a postal worker delivering mail to her home pepper-sprayed her 9-month old puppy through...
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VIDEO: Neighbor Caught on Tape Putting Dog in Garbage Can
A Houston area family is furious – and thankful their dog is alive – after a neighbor was caught on surveillance video throwing...
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Injured Dog Finds His Way Back to the Family He Was Stolen From a Year Ago
A year ago, a Texas family was devastated when their furriest family member, a big friendly boy named Tank, was stolen from...
