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After Judge Denies Maine Governor’s “Pardon,” Last-Minute Appeal Temporarily Saves Dog Sentenced to Death
In an unprecedented case that has gained national attention, the fate of a four-year-old husky named Dakota remains uncertain after she received a gubernatorial “pardon.”May 8, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Eugene, Oregon, Passes Ordinance Banning Dogs Downtown
On March 8, 2017, the Eugene City Council passed a trial ordinance banning dogs from the city’s downtown areaMarch 31, 2017 Animal Law Update -
San Francisco Bans Sale of Dogs and Cats in Retail Stores
San Francisco has become the latest jurisdiction to outlaw the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in retail stores.February 27, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Case Inspiring Change in Florida Dog Bite Law Featured in The Florida Bar Journal
In a victory for due process in dog bite cases, a Florida law passed last year allows guardians of dogs accused of causing serious injury to a person to mount a defense on behalf of the animal to save that animal’s life.February 24, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Michigan Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit in Fatal Shooting of Two Family Dogs by Police
The United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a civil suit involving the fatal shooting of two family dogs by police officers.February 15, 2017 Animal Law Update -
West Virginia State Police Sued For Facilitating a Baseless, Malicious Prosecution
After protecting the family’s tethered dog from being shot by police, plaintiff alleges police and prosecutorial misconduct in violation of the constitution.January 25, 2017 Press Release -
New Michigan Law Empowers Animal Shelters to Deny Adoptions to Convicted Animal Abusers
Logan's Law allows Michigan animal shelters to deny adoptions under certain circumstances and to consider prior criminal history before adoption.January 24, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Animals in Film: Capitalizing on Suffering
The film A Dog’s Purpose has come under scrutiny after a video surfaced this week showing a distressed German shepherd being forced into churning water meant to simulate rapids on the set of the film.January 23, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Reward of $5,000 Offered in Case of Pit Bulls Found Dead in Lucerne Valley
Incentive offered to spark new leads and encourage witnesses to come forward.January 11, 2017 Press Release -
Frankie’s intrinsic value
On an October evening in 2014, Florida resident Micheline Boutin brought her dog Frankie to the Saint Augustine Regional Veterinary Emergency Center, where a veterinarian diagnosed Frankie with gastric dilatation volvulus. This condition, commonly called “bloat”…
