It’s an issue that’s pitting Missouri dog lovers against Missouri dog breeders. And the outcome is all in the hands of the governor. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has received thousands of letters and emails urging him to sign or veto legislation rolling back new voter-approved restrictions on dog breeders. Many of the emails ask Nixon [...]

My first question would be, “what exactly constitutes a vicious dog? Are we back to breed specific legislation?” – Kenn A bill being circulated by Senator Dave Hansen of Green Bay, Wisconsin would make it a misdemeanor for someone convicted of a violent or drug-related felony to own a dog that has been declared vicious [...]

This one has us howling with glee! New York City’s Upper East Side Assemblyman and longtime animal lover Micah Kellner, has introduced legislation naming New York’s official state dog to be the “rescue dog.” “Shelter and rescue animals are unconditionally loving and loyal pets that are eager to become beloved members of a family. It’s [...]

The Iranian government considers it a particularly depraved and un-Islamic vice: the keeping of pet dogs. And if lawmakers in Tehran have their way, dog ownership may soon be considered a criminal act. The proposed legislation for the first time outlines specific punishments for “the walking and keeping” of “impure and dangerous animals,” a definition [...]

In a move that could put an end to the bitter war over Proposition B, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced today that he had brokered a “Missouri solution” that will protect dogs as well as agricultural interests. The agreement, signed by key groups on both sides, incorporates parts of the dog-breeding initiative passed by state [...]

It’s a blow to Missouri dog lovers and voters. The Missouri House this afternoon passed by a margin of 85 to 71 a bill that would overturn many of the regulations for dog breeders that state voters approved last year. A similar bill, SB113, passed the Senate earlier this year. The legislation gets rid of [...]

By now, I’m sure you are well aware of Patrick The Miracle Dog of Newark, NJ and how he was starved for months and thrown down a garbage chute, only to be rescued by the Apartment Superintendent. It’s made news worldwide and now Newark Mayor Cory Booker is talking about it and his plan for [...]

Score one for the dog owners! This Friday, the State of Maryland approved a bill legalizing outdoor dining with dogs with nary a bark. ?The General Assembly’s House of Delegates approved the measure without discussion. The bill, formally called the Dining Out Growth Act of 2011, now moves to the Senate. Maryland’s health department has [...]