Results
| Title |
Author |
Citation | Summary | Type |
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| FAQ: Dogs Transported in Pickup Truck Beds | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This FAQ explores the few states that address dogs or other animals riding unsecured in the back of pickup trucks. | Article |
| 2021 Statutory Amendments Table | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This table details the animal-related legislative changes that occurred across all fifty states in 2021. Links are provided to the amended laws and a summary of the change appears in the adjacent column. | Topic Table |
| Table of 2011 Amendments to Animal Laws | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This table provides a topic overview of laws passed or amended in late 2010/2011. Links to the text of the amended laws are provided. |
Topic Table |
| Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) Table of Related Cases | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This table provides links to cases involving BSL (breed-specific legislation). |
Article |
| Dog Leash Laws | Rebecca Wisch |
Brief Summary of State Dog Leash Laws
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Topical Introduction | |
| Overview of Pet Number Restrictions in Municipal Ordinances | Rebecca F. Wisch | Michigan State University College of Law |
This legal discussion overviews the typical elements in municipal ordinances that restrict the number of pets a person can own. It analyzes the relevant cases and provides examples ordinances that limit the number of dogs a person can own. Both nuisance regulations and zoning regulations are discussed, as well as the broad police powers municipalities enjoy. |
Article |
| Brief Summary of Landlord Liability for Injury by Tenant's Animals | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This brief overview discusses when and how a landlord may be liable for injuries caused by a tenant's animal. In short, it outlines what constitutes negligence for a landlord in such circumstances for most jurisdictions. |
Article |
| Table of 2013 State Law Amendments | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This comparative table gives an overview of changes to state law in 2013. Links to the laws are provided as well as a summary of the amendments. |
Topic Table |
| Table of State Dog Tether Laws | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This brief overview describes state laws (23 states and D.C.) that concern the tethering or chaining of dogs. It also includes a table of those state laws dealing with tethering with links to the text of the laws. | Topic Table |
| Landlord & Tenant Issues Concerning Dog Bites | Rebecca Wisch |
Brief Summary of Landlord Liability for Injury by a Tenant's Animal
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Topical Introduction |
