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AVMA members press Congress for illicit xylazine, dog importation laws

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They urged Congress to support two AVMA-backed bills aimed at ensuring dogs are healthy when imported into the United States and to combat trafficking of the animal sedative xylazine without hindering veterinary access to the drug.

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Georgia Dog-Fighting Law Having an Impact

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Before 2008, only one person had been incarcerated for dog fighting in Georgia. Considering the state had one of the weakest dog-fighting laws in the nation, that's no compliment. But since a new and tougher dog fighting law was passed in May 2008, multiple arrests have been made, with more on the horizon.

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Quebec to Review Puppy Mill Laws

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The fallout from the huge puppy mill seizure is fueling calls for a review of Quebec's animal rights laws, which are abysmal even for Canada. Animal welfare workers are calling for stricter laws on breeding facilities after more than 500 allegedly malnourished dogs were seized from a Quebec puppy farm last week.

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Animal Law Podcasts

Critter News

The topics they have so far: * Pet Sales Gone Bad * Does My State Have a Leash Law? * Lost and Found Pets * The police shot my dog after it escaped. Tags: animal law. Here's a link to some podcasts from the Animal Legal and Historical Center. Can I Put My Pet in My Will? Do I have any recourse?

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ABA has Animal Law Committee

Critter News

The American Bar Association has an animal law committee. Animal law is broader than laws pertaining to animals. It is the body of law reflecting the efforts of people to create a just world through the rule of law. Tags: animal law. Here's the link. From the webpage.

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Alpha Dogs on NatGeo WILD

4 The Love Of Animals

Have you ever wondered what goes into the training of hero dogs? Alpha Dogs , which premiers tomorrow on NatGeo WILD, will show you! Alpha Dogs goes behind the scenes of Vohne Liche Kennels (VLK), one of the premiere K-9 training facilities in the world. They do it all with one goal: serving our country. Beginning Friday, Feb.

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Need advice on how to handle this situation regarding animal neglect

Reddit Animals

The people who live behind me have 3 big dogs who look like boxers and one smaller dog who is some type of chuiaua mix I believe. The 3 big dogs are outside all day long. I don't see the little dog much so I'm assuming they bring him inside. This isn't a noise complaint that I'm concerned about.