Canine Rights
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2.6KStarting January 11, No More Emotional Support Animals Allowed on Planes
A new rule by the U.S. Department of Transportation eliminates special access for Emotional Support Animals on airplanes and limits allowable service...
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What Would Happen to Your Dog, If Something Happened to You?
If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that life is unpredictable; that it’s important to expect the unexpected; that we...
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Undercover Footage Reveals Grim Reality for Dogs at USDA-Licensed Breeders that Sell to Pet Stores
New undercover footage released by the Humane Society of the United States shows distressed dogs circling in cramped, barren cages and others...
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San Antonio Bans Retail Sales of Puppies & Kittens
In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in San Antonio shelters...
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Understanding Your Pet’s Rights as a Tenant
Anyone who has ever loved an animal knows: your pet is more than a pet. Your pet is family. But while your...
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A Challenge to Political Campaigns: Include Animal Welfare Policies in Platforms
As both major political parties outline their visions for the next four years, American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is...
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If a Dog Bites Someone, Will They Have to be Euthanized?
In the vast majority of dog bite cases, the dog will not be put down for biting. However, whether or not your...
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What are your Legal Options if your Dog Bites Someone?
When you’re a dog owner, your dog’s behavior is directly tied to your social reputation. If they act in a friendly, docile...
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Virginia Law Prohibits Tethering Dogs in Extreme Weather
Effective July 1, a new Virginia legislation makes it illegal to tether a dog outdoors in extreme weather. The new law also...
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China Makes Selling Dogs and Dog Meat Illegal Ahead of Yulin Festival
Chinese officials have approved a directive to classify dogs and cats as companion animals—not livestock, a move makes the selling of live...
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Shenzhen Becomes First Chinese City to Ban Eating Dogs and Cats
When the worldwide coronavirus and resulting COVID-19 pandemic was linked to wildlife meat market in Wuhan, Chinese authorities placed a strict ban...
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Proposed Florida Law Could Require Veterinarians to Report Suspected Cruelty
If a groundbreaking proposed law is passed, Florida veterinarians and animal care workers will be required to report animal abuse just as...
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Nearly 500k Dog Lovers Sign Petition to Remove Michael Vick as Pro Bowl Captain
Michael Vick—a name that brings up instant emotions in hundreds of thousands of dog lovers at its mere mention— is headed back...
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U.S. Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Sent to Fight Terrorism in Jordan Dying From Neglect
At least 10 United States-trained bomb-sniffing dogs sent to support anti-terrorism efforts in Jordan have died as a result of extreme neglect...
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Dept of Transportation: Delta Airlines’ Pit Bull Service Dog Ban Not Permitted
When Delta Airlines released their latest policies on flying with service dogs and support animals in 2018, those advocating for animals and...
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Activists Rescue 62 Dogs from Yulin Slaughterhouse
BEIJING—Chinese animal activists have released distressing images from inside a filthy, backstreet dog slaughterhouse in Yulin, China just days ahead of the...
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“Tommie’s Law” Makes Animal Cruelty a Felony Charge in Virginia
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed “Tommie’s Law,” making animal cruelty a felony in the state. Just ten days after a pit...
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Alberta Votes to Ban Ear Cropping, Tail Docking, Debarking, Declawing and More
Animal lovers in Alberta, Canada, will be thrilled with this monumental news! The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) recently passed two resolutions that...
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Mailman Caught on Camera Pepper Spraying Dogs Behind a Secure Fence
The United States Postal Service issued an apology after a home surveillance cameras captured a postal worker spraying a customer’s three dogs...
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Atlanta Bans Sale of Retail Pet Store Puppies, Kittens
In an effort to target puppy mills, backyard breeders, and to reduce the vast number of animals euthanized in Atlanta shelters every...
