1. Dogs and People
A Little History
The Dog's Place Today
Dogs in the Law
2. State and Local Regulation
Licenses
How Many Dogs Can You Keep?
Vaccinations
Leash Laws
Off-Limits Areas
Impounding and Destroying Dogs
Lost and Found Dogs
Spay and Neuter Requirements
Pooper-Scooper Laws
Dogs in Vehicles
Animal Burial Restrictions
3. Buying and Selling Dogs
Regulating Sellers
Putting a Sale Agreement in Writing
Special State "Lemon Laws"
Warranties: What Did the Seller Promise?
What to Do If You're Unhappy After the Sale
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4. Landlords and Dogs
Negotiating a Fair Lease
Elderly or Disabled Tenants
Enforcing No Pets Clauses
Condominiums and Planned Developments
Landlord Liability for Illegal Evictions
Landlord Liability for Tenants' Dogs
5. Veterinarians
The Owner-Veterinarian Relationship
Health Insurance for Dogs
If a Dog Injures a Veterinarian
Veterinarians' Duty to Treat Animals
Euthanasia
Complaining About a Vet
Veterinary Malpractice
Other Lawsuits Against Veterinarians
6. Traveling With Your Dog
The Not-So-Friendly Skies
Special Hawaii Rules
International Travel
On the Road
Buses, Trains, and Ships
7. Barking Dogs
Talking to Your Neighbor
Mediation: Getting Another Person to Help
State and Local Laws
Animal Control Authorities
Police
Small Claims Court
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8. Assistance Dogs
Types of Assistance Dogs
Access to Public Places
Rental Housing
Assistance Dogs in the Workplace
Traveling With Assistance Dogs
Exemptions From Local Regulations
Income Tax Deductions for Guide Dogs
Public Assistance
Assistance Dogs and Creditors
Penalties for Injuring Guide Dogs
9. If a Dog Is Injured or Killed
When Killing a Dog Is Justified
Unjustified Injury to a Dog
Dogs Hurt by Other Dogs
If the Dog Owner Is at Fault, Too
Compensating the Dog Owner
If Your Dog Is Hurt or Killed
Lawsuits
Claims Against the Government
10. Providing for Pets
Why You Can't Leave Money to a Dog-And What Happens If You Try
Strategies for Taking Care of Pets
Arranging for Veterinary Care
Will Provisions That Order Animals Destroyed
11. Dog Bites
For Dog Owners: How to Prevent Injuries
If You're Hurt by a Dog
Dog Owner Liability
A Dog Owner's Legal Defenses
Who Is Liable: Owners and Keepers
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What the Dog Owner Must Pay For
Liability Insurance
Negotiating With the Owner or Insurance Company
Bringing a Lawsuit
A Small Claims Court Case
Injury to Livestock
12. Dangerous Dogs
Dangerous Dog Laws
Criminal Penalties for Owners of Dangerous Dogs
Breed-Specific Restrictions
13. Cruelty
What to Do If You Suspect Mistreatment
Cruelty and Neglect
Organized Dog Fighting
Scientific Research
Killing Animals for Religion or Food
Appendix 1
Legal Research Finding a Statute or Ordinance
Finding a Case
Background Research
State, Local, and Agency Websites
Appendix 2
State Statutes Dog-Bite Statutes
Assistance Dogs: Access to Places of Public Accommodation
Assistance Dog Access: Housing
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