When a community has been affected by a dog attack, breed bans are a go-to strategy to combat fears among locals. But are breed bans effective? Some say no. Dog breeds are constantly up for debate. Even veterinarians struggle to determine what breed a dog may or may not be. Given the mixing between breeds … Read more
Animal lovers are passionate about rescuing dogs from shelters where they risk be euthanized. But experts say that the informal network of dog lovers who transport animals across state lines is unregulated to an unsafe degree. An elderly woman in Virginia Beach died earlier this year when her recently adopted dog attacked. The dog came … Read more
Insurance claims for dog bites and attacks grew by 18 percent last year. That’s the news from Bloomberg, who recently took a look at the troubling trend. The average dog bite claim cost insurers more than $30,000. That’s more than 70 percent more expensive than the average dog bite claim in 2003. Experts point to … Read more
In a perfect world, our neighbor’s dogs would be friendly, docile – and properly restrained. Unfortunately, though people have a variety of views and opinions on whether dogs should – or shouldn’t – be able to roam. If you have a neighbor who lets their dangerous dog run loose, it can be terrifying to even … Read more
In cafes and restaurants around the country, it’s becoming more and more popular to allow pets to enter. Some establishments even offer food and water for people’s canine lunch dates. Dog friendly eateries make good business sense, as pet owners will likely choose to patronize businesses where their pets are welcome. For dog lovers, these … Read more
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