Pets and the Law

House Re-Introduces Sweeping Anti-Cruelty Legislation

House Re-Introduces Sweeping Anti-Cruelty Legislation

H. R. 1494 would make animal cruelty a felony punishable by fines and up to seven years in prison.

California Laws in 2019 Reflect Animal Rights Awareness

California Laws in 2019 Reflect Animal Rights Awareness

How far animal rights should extend is a subject of continued debate among companion animal lovers.

California State and Local Election Results Hold Promise for Farm, Companion Animals

California State and Local Election Results Hold Promise for Farm, Companion Animals

Now, it’s time for state and local governments to see beyond their complex bureaucracies and make good on simple promises.

True Meaning of the Year of the Dog

True Meaning of the Year of the Dog

A dog's good fortune is on the rise, but there's a long way to go.

Pet Trusts, Not Wills, Are the Way

Pet Trusts, Not Wills, Are the Way

A pet trust provides for your pet's future while a will falls perilously short.

Bereavement Leave - Over the Loss of a Pet?

Bereavement Leave - Over the Loss of a Pet?

At work, can we be honest about our need to grieve or do we call in sick - or just suck it up?