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Delaware County officials removed 40 dogs chained up in a yard near Sunbury. Tethering them outside 24/7 wasn't enough to remove them under Ohio law.
Pit bull–type dog wearing a muzzle. In law, breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. [1] Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs, to restrictions and conditions on ownership, and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious to prevent dog attacks.
Many homeless pet owners reported that having a dog facilitated conversation, but at the same time having a dog had a negative impact on their ability to find housing because homeless shelters, rental housing, and subsidized government housing continue to have strict regulations against allowing pets to reside with their homeless owners.
In 2012, Ohio revamped its dog laws to move away from restrictions targeted at specific types of dogs, such as pit bulls, in response to complaints from owners of those breeds.
The City of Asheville requires dog owners to have a "dog license," a unique and somewhat underutilized city service that has seen revenues decline from $35,968 in 2017 to $19,930 in 2023. The $10 ...
Dog racing started in 1919 after the opening of a greyhound track in Emeryville, California, and continues to this day. [12] Gambling on such races often occurs and, while it is usually not formally authorized by law, is technically permitted in eighteen states. Of these eighteen, fifteen currently contain dog tracks. [13]
Police departments around the country are upgrading their K-9 arsenal with dogs that are meant to be pet, and many are trained in Columbus. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department became the ...
In 2017, over 1,300 dogs were rescued by activists. After a tip, a truck transporting the dogs was blocked. Police confirmed that the majority of the dogs were stolen and not allowed for consumption, allowing volunteers to rescue the dogs. Up to 40% of the dogs also carried infectious diseases. [24]