Laws and Dogs
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How the USDA Records Removal Impacts the Beagle Freedom Project’s Important Work
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.
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Breed-Specific Laws Make Housing Most Difficult for the Poor
New York State Assemblyman Ken Debrowski hopes to change that in his state by ending breed-specific housing guidelines.
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6 Ways You Can Fight Breed-Specific Legislation in Your Community
October is Pit Bull Awareness month -- here are six things you can do to fight Pit Bull bias and breed specific legislation.
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What You Need to Know About the Rabies Vaccine
We chat with the co-trustee of the Rabies Challenge Fund, W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M., about her rabies immunity research.
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Another Defeat for Puppy Mills: Judge Upholds Phoenix Anti-Breeder Law
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.
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Why You Should Never Leave Your Dog in a Hot Car
Leaving dogs in the car during the summer months can be dangerous for them, even deadly, and in many states it's illegal.
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Amber Heard, Not Johnny Depp, Charged With Dog Smuggling in Australia
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.
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Activists Work to Shut Down Hawaii’s Underground Dog Meat Industry
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.
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Tennessee Makes It Legal to Save Dogs Who Are Locked in Hot Cars
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!
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Our Guide to Estate Planning for Dogs
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.
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Customs Officer Fired for Refusing to Abuse Dog He Handled Wins Case
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.
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Quebec Law Would Say That Pets Are Not Property
A proposed law in Quebec not only gives harsh penalties for animal abuse, but it reclassifies animals as "sentient beings" instead of "property."
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This Family Has Spent Over $10,000 to Keep Dogs From Being Euthanized
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.
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New York Senate Now Allows Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas
No longer will dogs have to be tied up outside restaurants, thanks to dog-loving politicians.
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How Are Emotional Support Animals Protected By Law?
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.
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4 Tips for Finding Dog-Friendly Housing in Competitive Markets
Renting a house or apartment with four-legged roommates can be extremely difficult -- read our tips to help increase your chances.
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New Federal Regulation Is a Win Against Overseas Puppy Mills
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.
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What’s Going Too Far When Insisting People Leash Their Dogs?
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.
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In Case You Need a Reminder: Puppy Mills Are the Worst
Progress is being made, but the horrific conditions and brutish lives of puppy mill dogs continue.
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Chile Amends Law, Declares It’s Open Season on Feral Dogs
Dogs in certain areas can be hunted like wild game in an attempt to control overpopulation.
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Pennsylvania Moves to Outlaw Raising Dogs for Meat at Home
Violators would face as long as five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, but for now it's legal.
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Orange County Looks at Putting “Dangerous” Dogs on the Map
The publicly accessible map would identify addresses of certain dogs and put requirements such as liability insurance on the dogs' owners.
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A State Registry for Animal Abusers Like the One for Sex Offenders? It Might Happen
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is building one.
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Not OK: Romania Law Allows Euthanasia for Thousands of Stray Dogs
Protesters vow to fight the law, enacted after a boy was killed by strays in Bucharest.
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Is It Illegal to Leave Your Dog in a Locked Car?
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.
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Lennox the Dog Seems Headed to His Death in Northern Ireland
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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An Interesting Idea in Chicago: Licensing Owners, Not Dogs
Respected dog writer Steve Dale reports in Chicago Now that a Chicago alderman has proposed licensing dog owners instead of dogs. "To their credit, the...
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Northern Ireland Dog on Death Row for 20 Months Because He Resembles Pit Bull
Today we have another big dog story from the Emerald Isle — this one from Northern Ireland. It's not a good one, unfortunately, but your...
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Groundbreaking Court Ruling Takes Dogs Beyond “Property” Status; Major Pet Industry Groups Not Happy
A Texas appellate court has made the bold move of effectively taking dogs out of the "property" category and giving them increased legal status. It...
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Town Forces Retired Cop to Give Up His Pit Bull Mix Service Dog
(Update 11 a.m. Dec 22: Press release w more very helpful details follows. Among other events, Sak has fallen once since having to send him...
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