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The U.S. Department of Transportation recently published new rules for flying with service animals. Here’s what this means for you and your pup.
A proposed German law would mandate dogs get two walks a day totaling at least an hour.
What other stipulations go along with the new California law that pet stores can no longer sell pets unless they come from shelters or rescues?
Being a good pet parent includes knowing the dog laws that apply to pups in your area.
By removing public access to animal welfare records, the USDA has made it much harder for the BFP and other organizations to rescue and rehome animals in need.
New York State Assemblyman Ken Debrowski hopes to change that in his state by ending breed-specific housing guidelines.
October is Pit Bull Awareness month — here are six things you can do to fight Pit Bull bias and breed specific legislation.
We chat with the co-trustee of the Rabies Challenge Fund, W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M., about her rabies immunity research.
Animal activists have much to celebrate in a ruling that upholds Phoenix’s law requiring pet stores to only carry dogs and cats from shelters and rescue organizations.
Leaving dogs in the car during the summer months can be dangerous for them, even deadly, and in many states it’s illegal.
It originally looked like Johnny Depp would face 10 years in prison for illegally bringing the family dogs into Australia, but instead wife Amber Heard has been charged.
Shockingly, a legal loophole allows for the breeding, slaughtering, and eating of dogs in Hawaii. Here’s what the Humane Society of the U.S. is doing to stop these practices.
In Tennessee, a new law allows a bystander to break into a car to save a dog or other pet from life-threatening heat. Let’s hope this spreads to more states!
What happens to your dog if you die first? Learn about options, including pet trusts and pet protection agreements, to ensure your dog gets taken care of after you are gone.
David Ormsby, a British Customs officer, says that he was fired because he wouldn’t beat and choke the dog he was assigned. This week, a tribunal decided in his favor.
A proposed law in Quebec not only gives harsh penalties for animal abuse, but it reclassifies animals as “sentient beings” instead of “property.”
Neighbors accused Jake and Lucy of killing their cat, resulting in thousands of dollars in impound and legal fees during the ongoing “dangerous dogs” case.
No longer will dogs have to be tied up outside restaurants, thanks to dog-loving politicians.
You’d be surprised: ESAs are legally allowed in housing and on airlines — and that’s it. Here’s what I’ve learned with my support dog, Luna.
Renting a house or apartment with four-legged roommates can be extremely difficult — read our tips to help increase your chances.
Imported dogs now must be at least six months old and have updated vaccinations — I’ve seen the terrible things that happened before this rule.
An Oregon man has a reputation as a vigilante who harasses people for not following leash laws, and that recently got him jail time and probation.
Progress is being made, but the horrific conditions and brutish lives of puppy mill dogs continue.
Dogs in certain areas can be hunted like wild game in an attempt to control overpopulation.
Violators would face as long as five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, but for now it’s legal.
The publicly accessible map would identify addresses of certain dogs and put requirements such as liability insurance on the dogs’ owners.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is building one.
Protesters vow to fight the law, enacted after a boy was killed by strays in Bucharest.
Yes, it is — in 14 states, at least, and then only if the dog’s life is in danger. We explore the ramifications of this controversial practice.
As the deadline for legal appeals closes in, Lennox faces his end at the hands of Belfast City Council. Brace yourself.
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Breed-Specific Laws Make Housing Most Difficult for the Poor