Well known animal rights activist, New York Assemblymember L. Rosenthal, has introduced a bill that seemingly runs afoul of federal law, that among other permissible shipments, allows the shipment of
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Emotional support animals are considered pets not service animals by US Department of Transportation.
U.S. Department of Transportation (“the Department” or “DOT”) announced it final rule on “Traveling by Air with Service Animals” on December 2, 2020. The rule will be effective 30 days
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Attempts to correct the unintended consequences in the “Hours of Service (HOS) of Drivers” regulations related to the transportation of agricultural commodities.
Recent amendments governing the transportation of agricultural commodities, including livestock, aquaculture and insects, have elicited concerns from cattle, hog, sheep, horse, bee and aquaculture producers, since the time restrictions on
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Peacock’s Flight Denied
You have likely heard about the recent attempt by an individual to board a flight with a peacock who purportedly served as an emotional support animal. See, e.g., “
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How animal rescue organizations perpetuate irresponsible dog breeding (and related issues) Part 1.
Retail rescue organizations like Rescue Road Trips, inc. (the Rescue) who purport to provide “loving, humane road trips to homeless, unwanted, and unloved dogs from Southern Kill Shelters . .
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Violations of the Fourth Amendment and other concerns about amendments to New Jersey’s Animal Cruelty Statute
In New Jersey, yet another bill amending the animal cruelty statute (S1640) was recently passed into law. The amendments “[e]stablish . . . requirements concerning necessary care of
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Traveling with your pet.
It’s summertime!
Many of us are planning some time away from home. If you plan on taking your pets with you, the USDA just updated their website with important information
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Biomedical Research Requires Transportation of Animals
Several bills have been introduced in the New Jersey Assembly which would unintentionally negatively impact biomedical research which is vital to the health of humans and animals alike. Below, the
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S2625 – A New Jersey bill governing dog and cat importation, animal groomers and trainers
Senate, No. 2625, a bill introduced into the New Jersey Senate on December 8, 2014 by Senator Stephen M. Sweeney, is a good attempt at tracking the movement of dogs
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This Pig Can’t Fly
When I first read about the “emotional support pig” who was kicked off a plane with its owner, 2 things came to mind:
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