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SECAUCUS, N.J. – A New York family’s outing to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn., was allegedly ruined by their one-year-old child stepping in dog feces. The mother, Kelly DeBrocky of Mahopac, N.Y., filed a claim against the city fo… Read more

TAMPA, Fla. -- Many pet owners consider their animals family. But in many states, the strict letter of the law considers them property -- like a car, chair or pencil. However, a recent court decision in Florida may lead to changes in that mindset, and p… Read more

Sayreville, N.J. –- After being stripped from his home – twice – a New Jersey dog is back with his owner after being impounded for about six months when labeled potentially dangerous by the borough of Sayreville. Kuma, a three-year-old… Read more

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- The Humane Society of the United States is all smiles after a major change of heart came last week from key meat and dairy industry groups in regards to the ban on downer cows. When Wayne Pacelle, president of HSUS, testifi… Read more

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- In Alaska and Wyoming, city governments recently considered proposals that would ban dogs from entering, running around and ultimately going number two on baseball and other public sporting fields. Apparently, people aren  Read more

PHOENIX – Nearly two months ago the Arizona House of Representatives’ Water and Agriculture Committee introduced a bill that would ban horse tripping to the House floor. Now, HB 2539 was approved with a 54-2 vote on March 31 and moves to … Read more