Kansas Lawmakers Hold Up New Surprise Inspection Laws to Ensure They Cover Breeders Also
A push for greater oversight pertaining to home breeding operations and not just pet stores in the state selling puppies is holding things up.
Maine Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meets to Revamp Draconian “Dangerous Dog” Laws
“Over the past two to three years, there have been some extraordinary bite cases in places throughout the state where the law just does not meet the situation.”
New Law Proposed in Connecticut Would Make Interfering with a Service Dog a Crime
Christine Elkins said, “I wish I could say that people understand, or that they respect us when we ask them not to distract our dogs, but they don’t.”
U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Family in Case of Girl with Service Dog Being Denied Access to School
“We are thankful that the Supreme Court has clarified that schools cannot treat children with disabilities differently or stand in the way…”
Rescue of Seven Dogs Sparks Stiffer Penalties for Dog Abusers in Georgia
Seven dogs rescued from a neglectful situation are healthy and ready for adoption, and their abusers could be disallowed animals in their care ever again!
Quebec City’s Decision to Ban Pit Bulls Sparks Adorable but Poignant Protests
Quebec City in Canada is enacting breed specific legislation against pit bulls, and a lot of its citizens are not happy about it at all.
Bill Proposed to Stop New York Landlords Forbidding Pit Bulls on Property
“Time and time again, you can point to studies that show it’s mainly the proper training or improper training of a dog that leads to their behavior, and not some sort of genetic predisposition to being mean.”
Michigan Pushing to Make Leaving Dogs in Hot Cars a Felony
Leaving a pet in a hot car in Michigan could land you a $5,000 fine and jail time if the bill passes.
Mayor of Madrid Threatens Street Sweeper Duty for Poop Offenders
If you live in Madrid and don’t clean up after your dog, you may have a huge fine, and some forced labor to look foreword to…
Woman Fights to Have Ban Placed On Pet Stores Selling Puppies
After rescuing a puppy from a local pet store, a Wisconsin woman is out to stop pet stores all over the state from selling puppies that come from mills.
Ohio Officials Say Scrappy Can Stay With Sick Child
An exception has been made despite BSL that says Scrappy can stay with his family, and the sick little girl he assists.
NYC “Relaxes” Stiff Dining with Dogs in Restaurant Rules
Finally! New, and easier to follow rules are in place making dining with dogs outdoors in NYC officially a reality for dog lovers.
