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.
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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!