“60 Minutes” correspondent Lara Logan went to Afghanistan to report on brothers serving together in the U.S. Marines. But apparently she fell in love while on assignment. She completed her report, and it aired last night, with no mention of the behind the scenes romance — which saw Logan wrap a civilian named Bill into her arms and smuggle [...]
60 Minutes correspondent Lara Logan finds love while on assignment in Afghanistan
↧
↧
Pit bulls remain in legal limbo in Maryland
The Maryland General Assembly failed to pass emergency legislation that would have overruled a widely criticized court decision that labeled pit bulls as “inherently dangerous.” Both the House and Senate, in a special summer session, approved versions of a bill that would have ended singling out pit bulls, but the differences were too “stark” to be worked out before the [...]
↧
18 months later, case is not resolved, bill is still pending, but Patrick’s doing great
A year and a half after a starved pit bull was found at the bottom of a trash chute at a Newark high rise apartment — looking more like a corpse than a pet — the dog who would go on to be named Patrick is doing great. Progressing far less quickly are court case [...]
↧
Christie pooh-poohs doggie seat belt law
Gov. Chris Christie says if the New Jersey legislature passes a bill requiring dogs and cats to wear seat-belt like restraints in cars he won’t sign it. Christie termed the proposal ”stupid,” Bloomberg reports. He also said the proposed law was an example of how Democrats, who control the state Senate and General Assembly, are wasting time [...]
↧
House urged to pass dogfighting bill
The arrests of a couple accused of running a dogfighting operation in Chester County has led Pennsylvania congressmen to renew calls for tougher laws. Rep. Jim Gerlach, of West Pikeland, and Rep. Pat Meehan, of Delaware County, both Republicans, urged passage of a bill that would make it a federal offense to attend an organized animal fight. “As [...]
↧
↧
New PSA supports spay-neuter effort
Animal advocates in Maryland will probably recognize a familiar face or two in this public service announcement, scheduled to premier this week at Maryland Humane Lobby Day. The video was created by Save Maryland Pets, in association with Maryland Votes for Animals, in support of legislation that would establish a statewide funding mechanism for spaying and neutering. The [...]
↧
Maryland dog bite bill still up in the air; pit bulls could remain “inherently dangerous”
A proposal to alter dog bite liability law in Maryland looks to be unraveling, the Washington Post reports. Last month, the House of Delegates passed a bill to address a Maryland Court of Appeals decision declaring pit bulls “inherently dangerous” and holding their owners — unlike owners of any other dogs — automatically liable if their dog [...]
↧
NC looks at compromise puppy mill law
It may not be a model puppy mill law. It could even be described, and has been, as “watered down.” But after repeatedly failing to pass legislation regulating large commercial breeders, North Carolina lawmakers will again consider a measure to ensure dogs in such facilities are treated humanely. House Bill 930, which made it through a [...]
↧
NC bill would restrict “aggressive” breeds
A state representative from Charlotte says he’s already getting “beaten up” for a bill he filed this week that would restrict ownership of six breeds of dog the proposed legislation deems aggressive. House Bill 956 would create a new “aggressive dog” classification for pit bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, chows, Presa Canarios, wolf hybrids and any dogs “that are [...]
↧
↧
Colorado law, aimed at reducing dog shootings, requires police to get training
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a new law yesterday that will require police officers statewide to undergo training in how to deal with dogs. Dog lovers have been pushing for the measure in light of recent fatal pet shootings by law enforcement officers, some of which were widely viewed as questionable and might have been preventable if officers had [...]
↧
Another dog shot in Denver suburb
The killing of another family pet by a police officer in the Denver suburb of Thornton has many wishing Senate Bill 226 would take effect more quickly. Also known as the ”Don’t Shoot My Dog” bill, the law requires all police and sheriff departments in Colorado to train officers in how to handle encounters with dogs. [...]
↧
New York’s state dog could be the mutt
Two New York state legislators plan to introduce a bill today to name an official state dog — and they’re suggesting it be the mutt. Assemblyman Micah Kellner, an Upper East Side Democrat, and State Senator Joseph E. Robach, a Rochester Republican, are proposing the legislation. If passed, New York would join about a dozen […]
↧
Gov. McCrory shows his soft side
While he’s not viewed as particularly warm and cuddly by Democrats — at least when it comes to helping humans in need — N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory says he wants the public to adopt abandoned and mistreated dogs, and he and the first lady are opening up the governor’s mansion (or at least its yard) […]
↧
↧
NC puppy mill law pronounced dead after senator’s remarks are taped
Backers of increased restrictions on dog breeders in North Carolina recorded a conversation with a state Senator who opposes the bill at a meeting earlier this month and, as a result, some Republican leaders say there will be no vote on a proposed puppy mill law this year. Senate Rules Committee Chairman Tom Apodaca said Sen. Bill […]
↧
Going out to eat with your dog is close to becoming legal in New York
Dogs in the state of New York could soon be joining their humans for dinner at restaurants — without it being against the law. A bill passed by the New York Senate Wednesday — by a 60-0 vote — would change state health law to give restaurants the option of allowing pet owners to bring […]
↧
Rhode Island lawmaker introduces bill that would ban pet leasing
Calling the practice “alarming, cruel and absurd,” A Rhode Island lawmaker is introducing a bill to ban pet leasing companies. Rep. Charlene Lima said she’ll be introducing legislation that prohibits any business or individual in the state “from renting, leasing, or in any other way offering a live animal for sale as a ‘forever pet’ […]
The post Rhode Island lawmaker introduces bill that would ban pet leasing appeared first on ohmidog!.
↧
Colorado bill would prohibit discriminating against dogs because of their size
Apartment complexes have them. Homeowners associations have them. Motels have them, too — rules that allow dogs to be banned because of their size. Now, a Colorado state representative wants to correct that long-running injustice, the Denver Post reports. He has introduced a bill that would stop HOA’s or landlords from blanket bans on dogs […]
The post Colorado bill would prohibit discriminating against dogs because of their size appeared first on ohmidog!.
↧
↧
Bill to prohibit eating dog and cat makes gains in Congress
Lawmakers in Washington are pushing ahead with legislation that would ban the eating of dog and cat meat in the U.S. The Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017, first introduced in March, has 100 co-sponsors and has been referred to a House Agriculture subcommittee. Introduced by Reps. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) and Vern […]
The post Bill to prohibit eating dog and cat makes gains in Congress appeared first on ohmidog!.
↧
Push to ban dog farms in South Korea continues after the Olympics spotlight fades
The Olympics are long over in South Korea, but the push to get the country to ban farms where dogs are bred for human consumption, continues — and with a few positive developments. A new bill, introduced to the National Assembly earlier this month by Lee Sang-don, a member of the Bareunmirae party, would remove […]
The post Push to ban dog farms in South Korea continues after the Olympics spotlight fades appeared first on ohmidog!.
↧
Korean court says killing dogs to sell their meat is illegal
A South Korean court has ruled that killing dogs to sell their meat is illegal, but that’s not likely to serve as an immediate reprieve for any of the one to two million dogs slaughtered each year. Nevertheless, the first of its kind ruling is a step toward outlawing the dog-meat trade in South Korea […]
The post Korean court says killing dogs to sell their meat is illegal appeared first on ohmidog!.
↧
More Pages to Explore .....
