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Brief Summary of Veterinary Malpractice Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides an overview of the elements of a veterinary malpractice case, possible defenses to such an action, and issues related to professional licensing of veterinarians.

Pet Sale Cases Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This outline provides links to the cases that relate to the sale of companion animals. While not an exhaustive list, it does provide a sampling of the case law in the area.

Overview of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This overview of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act provides annotations that link into a more detailed legal discussion of the Act. The summary reviews the historical underpinnings behind the passage of the Act and an examination of the major amendments to the original Act. Finally, the legal issues and controversies spawned by challenges to the Act are briefly summarized.

Emotional Assistance Animals in Rental Housing: A How-to Guide Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides some general information on how to seek help when a person needs an emotional support animal to function in daily life and a landlord enforces a "no pets" policy.

Overview of Companion Animal Sales Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This overview provides the answer to the question of what a purchaser of an ill dog or defective dog can do. Included is a summary of contract law affecting pet sales, the relevant provisions under the UCC's sale of goods, and state pet purchaser protection laws.

Detailed Discussion of Utah Great Ape Laws Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center The following article discusses Great Ape law in Utah.Utah does not have a law dealing with great apes, but addresses use and possession through regulations issued under the authority of the state’s Wildlife Resources Code. Additionally, only some great apes are protected under Utah’s anti-cruelty laws. The law prohibits both affirmative acts of cruelty such as torture or unjustified killing, and the failure to provide necessary food, water, care, or shelter for an animal in the person's custody. Exceptions to the definition of “animal” exclude those animals owned or kept by a AZAA accredited zoological park or temporarily in the state as part of a circus or traveling exhibitor licensed by the USDA.
Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) Table of Related Cases Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This table provides links to cases involving BSL (breed-specific legislation).

Laws and Regulations Concerning Equine Transport Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This document provides an overview of the 11 states that have laws or regulations concerning the transportation of horses that specifically prohibit the use of double-deck trailers.

FAQ: Veterinary Malpractice Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center

This article provides a short reader-based FAQ on veterinary malpractice.
FAQ: Dogs Transported in Pickup Truck Beds Rebecca F. Wisch Animal Legal & Historical Center This FAQ explores the few states that address dogs or other animals riding unsecured in the back of pickup trucks.

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