Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

When you are choosing a dog, consider the age, breed, background and temperament of that dog. At the same time, take a serious look at yourself and your life. Do you love to travel? Do you have a spouse or a significant other, kids, or ...Read More...

A new dog in your home is a life-changing decision. The new dog brings a variety of adjustments, whether you have animals already or are adopting your first pet. ...Read More...

There are a few restrictions that the USDA imposes for transporting dogs by an airplane. Their kennels must be adequately sized and ventilated, and have clear markings and handles. Regardless of how long the flight is, the dogs must be provided with food and water, airlines must feed and water ...Read More...

Antifreeze is a very dangerous toxic and usually fatal substance. It causes kidney failure. Unfortunately, every year, there are thousands of dogs who die from antifreeze poisoning because it has a sweet taste that they’re attracted to. There are some states, including California, where there ...Read More...

In most areas, stealing a dog is prohibited and it is punishable by monetary fines and/or imprisonment. These laws are enacted at the city or county level. Most of the time, dog theft is considered same as theft of personal property, but ...Read More...

The Animal Welfare Act, or AWA, was first passed in 1966. It was revised in 1970, 1976, 1985, and 1990. It was administered by the USDA and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, and it was made to protect commercially used animals from mistreatment. ...Read More...

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA has passed, and it rose the level of acceptance of the use of service dogs in public places. The ADA implies that all public places have access to people with disabilities, including those people who use service dogs. This gives people with service ...Read More...

There are additional laws that protect working dogs, besides the same laws that apply to companion dogs—such as bite and leash laws, and neglect and abuse laws. They are protected from being abused or overworked during their ...Read More...

Poop scoop law is currently enforced in most urban areas in the United States. This is a fairly new law, because until about 20 years ago, it was not required to clean up after a dog in most locations. Today, this is still the case in many foreign countries and some rural areas in the United States. ...Read More...

Dogs are considered a predation threat to livestock in agricultural and rural areas. This is why dogs can be legally shot for harassing or injuring livestock, including poultry, and while we do not necessarily agree with this practice it is the ...Read More...