Tagged With Legislation

Detailed photograph of a curious Algerian Hedgehog with a pointed snout, large eyes, and spiny brown and white coat standing in a lush green garden setting

Why Are Hedgehogs Illegal Pets in California? The Controversy Explained

13 June 2024

Hedgehogs are banned as pets in California because of worries about disease and the environment, but there are a few exceptions.

Raccoon standing alert in the doorway of a quaint cottage, surrounded by greenery

Can You Have a Pet Raccoon? The Problems With Raccoon Ownership

11 June 2024

Raccoons should not be kept as pets because of their wild instincts, potential to carry diseases, and laws that prohibit them from being kept as pets.

Woman walking a small, fluffy emotional support dog on a leash as she enters a Marshalls store

Does Marshalls Allow Dogs? Pet Policy Explained

30 May 2024

Marshalls' pet policy is the same as TJ Maxx's, in that service animals are allowed but emotional support animals are only allowed in some locations and must have proper paperwork.

A sleeping red panda curled up on a tree branch in a forest setting

Can You Actually Have a Pet Red Panda? A Look at the Laws and Hurdles

16 May 2024

Red pandas are endangered and almost completely unattainable for the average person to legally own because of the special care that they need.

Owner guiding a well-behaved Labradoodle through the aisles of a Hobby Lobby store

Can You Take Your Dog Into Hobby Lobby? Here's the Store's Pet Policy

14 May 2024

Hobby Lobby's dog policy depends on the store, but some locations allow dogs and others only allow service animals.

Bandaged dog paw, symbolizing the sensitive nature of the declawing procedure

The Truth About Declawing Dogs: Ethical Considerations

6 May 2024

The moral issues of dog declawing, including the danger, other options, and why veterinarians are against the inhumane practice.

A well-behaved golden retriever sniffing curiously at an IKEA furniture display

IKEA's Dog Policy: Can You Bring Your Pup Shopping?

2 May 2024

IKEA's decision to allow dogs and other pets in its stores in Europe but not in the United States and Canada.

Portrait of a large, muscular Dogo Argentino with a solid white coat and focused expression, standing in a countryside setting

Do Dogo Argentinos Have a Bad Reputation? What You Need to Know

17 April 2024

The Dogo Argentino is a strong-willed dog that needs an experienced owner and proper socialization to avoid aggressive tendencies.

Bengal cat with an orange and black spotted coat lounging on a window sill, looking out at a green garden

How Long Do Bengal Cats Live? Bengal Cat Lifespan

9 April 2024

Bengal cats typically live to be between 12 and 16 years old if they are kept inside and other things like genetics and how well they are taken care of don't come into play.

A photorealistic Bengal cat with a vibrant, spotted coat lounging on a plush chair in a cozy living room setting

Navigating Bengal Cat Ownership: Legalities and Controversies Explored

8 April 2024

The laws surrounding Bengal cat ownership are quite complex because of issues related to public safety, exotic pet regulations, and the domestication of wild animals.

Labrador Retriever with yellow coat closely examining the ground, searching for invisible scents in a park-like setting

Can Dogs Smell Nicotine? What We Know About Drug-Sniffing Dogs

21 March 2024

Nicotine and cigarette smells are detectable by drug-sniffing dogs, which shows both what dogs are capable of and the potential pitfalls of using them to detect substances that are legal.

Armadillo curled up in a ball on a beige carpet, showing its armored shell and small black eyes

Keeping an Armadillo as a Pet: Risks and Care Requirements

19 March 2024

Downsides of having an armadillo as a pet: legality, the need for specific care, potential health problems, and moral implications of keeping them in captivity.