On Wednesday, senators in Washington reintroduced the PAWS Act, which they took a look at last year but ultimately never enacted. This bill would introduce legislation giving guidelines on providing service dogs to US military veterans returning from duty with PTSD. "Service dogs can provide support, peace, and joy to these Americans as they confront the invisible … [Read more...] about Senators Reintroduce PAWS Act to Make It Easier for Vets With PTSD to Get Service Dogs
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Detroit Bans People from Chaining Dogs
In a city that sees far too many abused dogs, a new ordinance has been passed to provide much greater protection to Detroit dogs who are being neglected outside: they can no longer be chained, they must not be tethered outside for more than three hours, and they must have protection from the elements. “This is a great move for the city of Detroit,” said Wendy … [Read more...] about Detroit Bans People from Chaining Dogs
U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Family in Case of Girl with Service Dog Being Denied Access to School
In a landmark decision today, the United States Supreme Court sided with Ehlena Fry’s family in a case where the young disabled girl was being denied access to school because of her service dog. The decision was unanimous, and it was agreed that the family should not have to exhaust the administrative appeals process before bringing suit against the school system. Ehlena … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Family in Case of Girl with Service Dog Being Denied Access to School
The Netherlands Claims They Have Zero Stray Dogs Thanks to a Multi-Faceted Approach
The Netherlands is claiming that they have absolutely zero stray dogs now, and it's all thanks to some good legislation, making spaying and neutering services free for its citizens, and some other really great outside of the box thinking. This is quite a claim to be making, that's for sure, but if it's true than hopefully some of these things can be enacted … [Read more...] about The Netherlands Claims They Have Zero Stray Dogs Thanks to a Multi-Faceted Approach
Arizona Shuts Down Greyhound Racing
As people grow more aware of the fact that animals experience pain just as we do and need the same legal protection from cruelty and abuse, more states are cracking down on practices where animal suffering is par for the course. Arizona is now the 40th state to ban the barbaric “sport” of Greyhound racing. Every year, thousands of these magnificent creatures are … [Read more...] about Arizona Shuts Down Greyhound Racing