Tagged With Legislation

Serene Alaskan landscape with snow-capped mountains and a clear blue lake in the foreground

Why Are There No Snakes in Alaska? The Snake Snub Mystery

19 March 2024

Presence of snakes in Alaska, impact of climate change on reptiles, cultural importance, and ways to stop the spread of invasive species.

Border Collie staring with worry at a spilled glass of wine on a living room floor

Can Dogs Get Drunk? Understanding Alcohol Toxicity in Canines

16 March 2024

The risks associated with alcohol poisoning in dogs, including signs, treatment, the law, metabolic impacts, and how to avoid it.

Well-behaved Golden Retriever on a leash with a smiling owner at a Target store entrance

Is Target Dog-Friendly? Understanding Their Pet Policy

15 March 2024

Target’s policy is an example of a company that has chosen to follow the law while also considering the needs of its customers.

Service black Labrador retriever in a vest next to a Walmart shopping cart, representing store accessibility

Is Walmart Dog-Friendly? A Guide to Store Policies

14 March 2024

Walmart’s service animal policy aligns with the ADA, problems with bogus registries, and the harm this causes people with disabilities.

Curious ferret peering over a 'Welcome to California' sign with a prohibition symbol, set against a Californian landscape

Why Can’t You Have a Ferret in California? The State’s Ban Explained

11 March 2024

The ferret ban in California is due to worries about rabies and the threat of invasive species, which is in line with the state’s stringent public health and environmental regulations.

Yellow Labrador Retriever in a service dog vest waiting outside Costco

Can You Take Dogs to Costco? What You Need to Know About the Store’s Pet Policy

10 March 2024

Costco’s pet policy only allows ADA service animals, which prioritizes the health and safety of everyone in the store while still not allowing pets or ESAs.

Beagle barking in a backyard with a stopwatch and a concerned neighbor peeking over the fence

How Long Can a Dog Bark Before It’s Considered Excessive?

13 February 2024

Legal terms and conditions of dog barking, how the law is enforced, and ways to prevent and deal with nuisance barking.

Two Corgi puppies outdoors, one with a short tail and the other with a long tail, looking back at their tails

Are Corgis Born With Tails? A Look at the Tail Characteristics of Pembrokes and Cardigans

7 February 2024

Corgis are born with tails; Pembrokes typically have their tails docked to conform to breed standards, while Cardigans have long tails; tail docking is controversial.