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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposed a rule that redefines the definition of “retail pet store” under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) in… more →
Companion Animal Law Blog
Heidi Meinzer wrote 1 year ago:
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) propo … more →
Tags: Rescues and Shelters, Pounds, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement, Breeders, pet owners, Pet Stores, Bakeries and Retailers, Animal Rights, owner responsibility, legislation, Puppy Mills
Heidi Meinzer wrote 1 year ago:
Don’t miss Part 2 of my “Are You Covered” guest blog series with Operation Sociali … more →
Tags: Animal Behaviorists and Trainers, pet owners, Insurance, protect your business, business entity, Contracts
Heidi Meinzer wrote 1 year ago:
Virginia and Kristin Garwood operated Breezy Valley Dairy Farm in Mauckport, Indiana, a family farm … more →
Tags: Rescues and Shelters, Pounds, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement, Breeders, pet owners, media, Animal Rights, owner responsibility, Criminal Law, legislation
Heidi Meinzer wrote 1 year ago:
Over-population of companion animals is a huge problem, and puppy mills are the big bad boys contrib … more →
Tags: Animal Hospitals and Veterinarians, Animal Behaviorists and Trainers, Rescues and Shelters, Pounds, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement, Breeders, pet owners, Pet Stores, Bakeries and Retailers, Animal Rights, owner responsibility
Heidi Meinzer wrote 1 year ago:
Data provided by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs (VDACS) demonstrate how … more →
Tags: Rescues and Shelters, Pounds, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement, Breeders, pet owners, Pet Stores, Bakeries and Retailers, Animal Rights, owner responsibility, protect your business, business entity
Heidi Meinzer wrote 2 years ago:
The Maryland General Assembly just finished its session this week, taking major steps forward with s … more →
Tags: Animal Hospitals and Veterinarians, Pounds, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement, Breeders, pet owners, Pet Stores, Bakeries and Retailers, Animal Rights, owner responsibility, Criminal Law, legislation
Heidi Meinzer wrote 2 years ago:
Officials in Saginaw, Michigan have been working on ordinances purportedly aimed at dog owner respon … more →
Tags: Animal Behaviorists and Trainers, Rescues and Shelters, Pounds, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement, Breeders, pet owners, Ada, Service Animals, owner responsibility, dangerous dogs
Heidi Meinzer wrote 2 years ago:
As you know, I was rooting for Wag More Dogs, the Arlington doggie daycare adjacent to the Shirlingt … more →
Tags: Doggie Daycares, Boarders and Kennels, Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters, Pounds, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement, pet owners, Vendors, Groomers and Dog Washes, media, Pet Stores, Bakeries and Retailers, legislation
Heidi Meinzer wrote 2 years ago:
Law firm Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC will be in Booth 718 721 (left side, right behind the Franchi … more →
Tags: Animal Hospitals and Veterinarians, Doggie Daycares, Boarders and Kennels, Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters, Animal Behaviorists and Trainers, Rescues and Shelters, Pounds, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement, Breeders, pet owners, Photographers and Portrait Artists
Heidi Meinzer wrote 2 years ago:
Regina Collins wanted a place where she could take Chance, her bouncy 12-week old “doodle” puppy for … more →
Tags: Animal Hospitals and Veterinarians, Animal Behaviorists and Trainers, Pounds, Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement, pet owners, Groomers and Dog Washes, Animal Rights, owner responsibility, Insurance, animal abuser registry