Dog Bites

A dog bite can cause more than just physical harm to both the victim and dog owner. Dog bite laws vary in each state, county and city. Most officials take into account the dog's previous behavior and…

Dogs bite for different reasons, including fear, to protect their territory, pain or over-excitement. Biting is undesirable behavior, and you should have your dog trained from early puppyhood and…

While infection is the most common health effect associated with animal bites, the rabies virus is also a reasonable concern. When a dog bites a human or if he is suspected of having been exposed to…

Every state has statutes that make dog owners liable for any injuries caused to a third party. In Massachusetts, there are dog liability statutes that protect both the dog and the victims of the dog's…

Barking dogs can quickly become a nuisance to surrounding neighbors. The City of Everett, Washington, is located within the County of Spokane and holds a municipal code that clearly outlines its laws…

Pets can be a source of neighborhood enjoyment, but they also can be a noisy disruption. Therefore, local governments have an interest in creating laws that balance an individual's ownership of pets…

A fear of any responsible canine owner is that their sweet, loving canine could become agitated, and potentially nip, or worse, seriously injure another human being. In the rare instance this occurs,…

In 2010, Florida's Polk County Commission adopted an animal control ordinance covering requirements for vaccinations of dogs and cats, prohibiting animals from running loose, operation of a county…

Many animal shelters and owners already implant microchips their pets. It is considered a safe and easy way to ensure that a pet, if lost, can be found and returned to the owner. In Texas, only the…

When you are traveling to California from outside the United States with your pet cat, your cat is subject to inspection and quarantine at the port of entry. Pets returning to the United States are…

If you move to Osceola County, Florida, from another state, or even another county in Florida, your dog's tags aren't valid. Only rabies vaccine certificates and tags approved by Osceola County Animal…

Michigan has laws that state clearly what a dog owner's responsibilities are regarding their pet and what a victim can do if a dog bites him.

Dog bites can cause serious injury, and in the most extreme cases, can even cause death. In the State of Texas, there are several laws in the statutes concerning dogs that bite. Sub-chapter A, chapter…

When you are bitten by a dog, the experience can be traumatic and possibly life-threatening. After you have taken care of your medical needs, you may want to consider legal action against the owner…

Dog bites can occur for a number of reasons, even with dogs that are considered to be "good" and friendly. According to the Monterey, California County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to…

In recent years, dog attacks have caused controversy across the nation. While most dogs are loyal and gentle household pets, when a dog becomes enraged and bites someone--especially non-family…

A guard dog is one of the most effective deterrents in burglary prevention, but owning a dog does not work for everyone. Not only can a trained guard dog be expensive to maintain, renters may be…

A dog bite incident is a traumatic experience for the victim and a stressful situation for the owner. Dogs bite for a number of reasons, including fear, pain, territorial behavior or even rough play.…

Dog bites happen for a variety of reasons. Dogs that are sick, injured or frightened are more likely to bite, as are dogs that are defending their homes from intruders. Whatever the reason, when a…

Many are familiar with the seven-year statute of limitations for crimes, or that murder has no statute of limitations. Insurance claims have specific statutes of limitation as well.

The Florida Legislature mandates that all dogs, cats and ferrets be kept vaccinated against rabies to protect the public health. Rabies is a fatal viral disease of the central nervous system that can…

Dog bites can result in severe injury, as well as a civil lawsuit and/or criminal charges. Whether the incident occurred on the owner's property, the owner is legally responsible for restraining the…

If you've been attacked by a dog you likely have medical bills you need covered and possibly lost wages from your injuries. The level of liability of the dog owner varies depending on local laws, but…

Put a bunch of dogs together and sometimes mayhem can occur. Running a doggy daycare requires awareness and preventive tactics to ensure that all of the dogs remain safe and do not injure each other.

While raccoons are one of the most common types of exotic animals to be kept as pets, many animal-control authorities still discourage the practice. Raccoons can certainly be domesticated, especially…

When you've been bitten by a dog or a dog has bitten an animal of yours, serious damage can occur. While you may not want to sue the dog owner over the bite, sometimes this becomes the only way to be…