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Cat and dog prenup agreements are a good idea

PoC avatarPosted on November 24, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 24, 2019

There is an increase in disputes, in the UK and perhaps in other countries, between divorcing couples over who should keep the cat or dog (and indeed any other companion animal). One possible reason is that in Britain there has … Continue reading →

Posted in Law | Tagged civil law, divorce, fighting for custody of pets in a divorce, law | Leave a reply

USA: Prohibited From Keeping A Cat? Check Out The Fair Housing Act and the Disabilities Act 1990

PoC avatarPosted on May 17, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 17, 2018

In the USA, the Fair Housing Act and the Disabilities Act 1990 might, with a bit of luck, allow you to keep your cat if your landlord says you have to get rid of her.

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Posted in Law | Tagged animal law, cat ownership, law | 5 Replies

Is it legal to shoot a urinating or defecating cat on your property in Alabama?

PoC avatarPosted on April 21, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 21, 2018

Having studied the law of Alabama I can confirm that the animal welfare laws include some exceptions one of which is that a person who shoots a dog or cat with a BB gun not capable of inflicting serious injury … Continue reading →

Posted in Law | Tagged animal law, animal welfare laws, defecating, neighbor dispute, urinating, USA animal laws | 2 Replies

Woman claims $250,000 compensation for cat bite

PoC avatarPosted on October 27, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2018

Bend, Oregon, USA: The first thing to note is that it is possible and practical to claim compensation if a cat owned by another person bites you and the bite causes serious injury, pain and suffering and consequential financial loss … Continue reading →

Posted in Law | Tagged cat bite, law | 10 Replies

Law on killing wild animals UK

PoC avatarPosted on December 9, 2016 by Michael BroadDecember 10, 2016

The law on killing wild animals in the UK is similar and perhaps sometimes the same (depending on the circumstances) as killing domestic animals such as domestic cats. I wrote about the law on cat killing in the UK some … Continue reading →

Posted in Law | Tagged animal law, animal protection, Animal Welfare Act 2006, cat protection

Fatwa: ‘Indoor cat breeding’ is forbidden within ISIS held territory

PoC avatarPosted on October 6, 2016 by Michael BroadOctober 6, 2016

I presume that by “indoor cat breeding” they mean deliberate breeding of cats as opposed to free-roaming, unneutered cats breeding outside. The fatwa (an Islamic law as I understand it) is said to be inline with their “vision, ideology and … Continue reading →

Posted in Law | Tagged animal law, Animal laws | Leave a reply

Laws which protect pets from being left in vehicles unattended

PoC avatarPosted on August 5, 2015 by Michael BroadAugust 5, 2015

There are a growing number of local legislatures who pass laws making it illegal to leave a pet unattended in a car just as it is illegal to leave children unattended. There are currently 17 states in America which protect … Continue reading →

Posted in Law | Tagged animal cruelty laws USA, animal law, USA animal laws | Leave a reply

Prosecuting Walter Palmer Under US Law

PoC avatarPosted on August 2, 2015 by Michael BroadAugust 2, 2015

It is possible to prosecute Walter Palmer under American law. “Possible” is the operative word. It is far from certain but it does provide a nice alternative to an equally tricky process which is to extradite him to Zimbabwe to … Continue reading →

Posted in Law | Tagged America, law, lion, lion abuse, lion conservation, Walter Palmer | 5 Replies

European Union can affect cat ownership in UK

PoC avatarPosted on October 30, 2014 by Michael BroadOctober 30, 2014

This is an example of how the European Union can affect cat ownership in the UK.  We know how European Union regulations can invade all parts of our life here in the UK and many people don’t like it; this … Continue reading →

Posted in Law | Tagged conservation, european union, law | 13 Replies

Italian military officer court-martialed for saving a cat’s life

PoC avatarPosted on January 7, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 7, 2014

Lieutenant Barbara Balanzon is an Italian military reservist who in civilian life works as an anaesthetist in Tuscany, Italy. However, I think she has recently resigned from the military. In her role in the military she served in Kosovo as … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Rescue, cat welfare, Human to cat relationship, Kittens, Law, Stray Cats | Tagged cat welfare, military veterans, stray cat | 17 Replies

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