Losing a pet can be hard for owners. However, it can be even harder for those owners to know that they will be separated from their beloved pets in their
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Municipal Ordinances
First Reading of Ordinance to limit dog ownership in Shamong Township, NJ
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Shamong Township introduced Ordinance 2018-11, governing dog ownership, on October 2, 2018, which passed by the Township Committee on a first reading of the ordinance. A public hearing is scheduled…
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NYC Council will consider a proposed circus ban (and more)
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NYC Council is at it again.
This time, they are considering an ordinance that will ‘prohibit the display or exhibition of many wild or exotic animals, with exceptions for accredited…
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Pet Stores Under Attack-Mandatory Sterilization Preempted by State Law
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The City Law includes mandatory sterilization requirements for 8 week-old puppies and kittens who weigh at least 2 pounds.
The question is not “can the surgery be performed on a…
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Pet Stores Under Attack-Pet stores do not contribute to local overpopulation
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Pet stores used to be the primary source for puppies in the U.S. That role has drastically changed-rescues and shelters are now the dominant providers of pets, replacing pet stores. …
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Pet stores under attack-sourcing bans violate the Supremacy Clause
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The interstate pet market has been targeted for decades by NGO’s intent on eliminating purposely-bred pets and replacing them with randomly-sourced and irresponsibly-bred pets sold through rescue and shelter channels.
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Pet Stores Under Attack-Continued: Shelters, Rescues and Pet Stores sell the same product – dogs and cats.
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Shelters, Rescues, and pet stores all provide pets for consumers. The transfer of ownership is the same, whether described as an “adoption” or “sale.” Both the federal and state governments…
Pet Stores Under Attack-Continued: The New York City Pet Store Law Violates the Commerce Clause
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At its core, the Law is an attempt at economic protectionism of the City’s favored source of pets, animal shelters and rescues, who are expressly exempted from the Laws’ sourcing…
Feral Cats-A Problem Worth Studying
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The management of feral cat colonies is extremely controversial.
On one hand there are people and nonprofits who are vehemently protective of these colonies, feeding and caring for these homeless…
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More Proposed Animal Abuse Registries
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Rhode Island already has one bill in the hopper (H7414) that was previously discussed.
Now there is another bill in Rhode Island (S2843) that would require registration for 15…
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