Legal And Political Issues (50)
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Dogs Join Women's March
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mon Jan 23 06:56:28 EST 2017Hundreds of thousands of people join the Women’s March on Washington and hundreds of sister marches around the world — and some dogs joined in, too. Many of them wore signs, and celebrity chef… Full Article ›
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"The Pit Bull Life": A Q&A With the Authors
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Tue Nov 22 09:09:00 EST 2016In The Pit Bull Life: A Dog Lover’s Companion, authors Linda Lombardi and Deirdre Franklin tell readers everything they need to know about owning a dog that is lovable — but faces an undeservedly… Full Article ›
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New Jersey May Become First State to Outlaw Cat Declawing
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Thu Nov 17 06:43:44 EST 2016On Monday, a New Jersey assembly committee approved a bill that would ban veterinarians in the state from declawing cats, treating the procedure as an act of animal cruelty. If the bill passes the… Full Article ›
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Controversy Erupts Over Montreal Pit Bull Ban
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Fri Sep 30 07:14:30 EDT 2016A new Pit Bull ban in Montreal, Canada, comes after a 55-year-old woman was killed in a brutal dog attack earlier this year. But the ban, which goes into effect Oct. 3, has been met with outrage… Full Article ›
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Man Who Killed Police K9 Gets 45-Year Sentence
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Fri Aug 26 07:21:46 EDT 2016Kelontre Barefield, 23, who shot and killed Canton, Ohio, police K9 Jethro, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the dog’s death and charges in an… Full Article ›
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Pet Planning You Don't Want to Think About, But Should
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Tue Sep 08 17:35:00 EDT 2015Do you have a plan for your pets if you die or become unable to care for them? It’s not something that any of us like to think about, but it may be a matter of life and death for our pets. Because… Full Article ›
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Pet Lemon Laws: Designed to Help Consumers and Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, Tue Aug 25 08:30:00 EDT 2015It happens at least once a month: A new client will come in wondering what to do about a purchased puppy who won’t eat, never stops coughing or suffers from one of many more common signs… Full Article ›
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty in High-Profile Dog Abuse Case
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed May 20 07:36:42 EDT 2015One of the young men charged in a brutal dog fighting and abuse case in Tampa Bay, Florida, has plead guilty. A mixed breed dog made national headlines when she was found shot and on railroad… Full Article ›
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ASPCA Pushes for End to Dog Fighting
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mon Apr 06 07:20:23 EDT 2015National Dog Fighting Awareness Day is this Wednesday, and the ASPCA is using the month of April to create a social movement to put an end to the cruel practice. They’re asking animal advocates… Full Article ›
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USDA Wants Accreditation for Dog Breeders
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Fri Apr 03 10:03:05 EDT 2015The USDA is supporting an effort to come up with dog care standards to reduce animal suffering. The standards could eventually lead to a private dog breeder accreditation program. The Purdue… Full Article ›
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If Something Happens to You, What Happens to Your Pets? Learn How to Plan for Them
By Kristen Seymour, Fri Mar 27 13:23:00 EDT 2015If something happens to you, what will happen to your pets? It’s a question many of us think about, at least briefly. But all too often, we don't follow through and make plans. We assume that a… Full Article ›
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Police Dog’s Death Inspires New Law
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , Thu Mar 26 09:38:09 EDT 2015It was nearly 17 years ago that a Tennessee police K9 was shot and killed during a bank robbery, saving the lives of fellow officers by distracting the culprit. Now his death may lead to a change… Full Article ›