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For questions related to laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations governing the behavior of pets and their handlers in public places.

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What does becoming a canine good citizen allow me to do with my dog?

My dog is taking a manners class which I hope will end with him becoming a canine good citizen. What does this designation enable me to do with my dog? Are there public places that don't allow dogs, but will allow dogs that are canine good…
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Can an owl be tamed and deliver letters?

Can an owl be tamed and deliver letters? If so, how could it be trained and what would be its responsiveness towards us? Also, is it legal or is it too dangerous due to its talons?
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I noticed many rescues do not offer same day adoptions, Why not?

I went to a local rescue shelter and fell in love with this great dog I met there. I filled out the application and was ready to take him home when they told me there would be a waiting period before my application could be approved and I could…
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What anaconda species/variants/whatever (if any) would be plausible to keep as pets in Belgium?

All my life I've had one favorite animal: the anaconda. I used to read up quite a lot of documentation on them, but as time went on, I forgot most of it and haven't really found the time lately to read up on them again. However, it's always been a…
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Why are there specific prejudices or laws against pitbulls?

Why are there laws regulating the ownership of pitbulls but not, at least obviously, for other dogs? For example: Some places will ban the ownership of pitbulls entirely, while others require them to wear muzzles while outside of their owner's…
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Are Terrapins sold in the UK?

I am from the UK and I was wondering if I can get terrapins. i have looked on all the websites of close by pet stores and none of them know where to get them from.
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Can I keep a monkey as a pet?

It seems it's not common to see monkeys as pets. I'm not sure of the reason, despite they're supposed to be smarter than any other pets (e.g. dogs). It is possible to have a monkey as a pet (in the US/UK/EU countries)? Or there are some difficulties…
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My cat hates his collar. How to handle it?

My cat Shiloh HATES his collar. When I adopted him I was told I need to keep a collar on him, even though I will never let him go outside (I was further informed that even though he is an indoor cat and never be outside, I could be fined $500 if he…
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Have there been cases of cat owners in high rise apartments being legally required to install screen (safety nets) on windows?

Sure, cat owners should worry about their cats jumping out the window. I'm concerned with negligent/irresponsible cat owners. For example, what if I see my neighbor's cat everyday on an open window of a high rising building, and I warn the owner…
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Are there laws in the US that would prevent a person from keeping neighborhood cats out of their yard?

In an answer to another question, it was mentioned that Germany has a law forbidding people from keeping their neighbor's cats from entering their yard. Assuming that's true, are there any similar laws in the US that would restrict me from taking…
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What happens if I buy an exotic pet in Ohio and take it to my home in Pennsylvania?

I have heard that Ohio has different laws (or maybe no laws) governing the making of pets of wild, exotic and/or non-native species. I have also heard that occasionally people will purchase a "pet" in Ohio and bring it home to Pennsylvania. Some…
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Can I own a Galapagos Giant Tortoise?

I live in Pennsylvania and I was wondering if I could own one? I am willing to pay whatever amount and age does not matter. Any info would be amazing, thanks.
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In the US what are the requirements for drug manufacturers for pets, to list side effects

A recent question Cat suddenly became paralyzed has a cat with sudden onset paralysis, after starting a new drug. The companies drug literature does not list this as a side effect, but the OP found that several pet owners had seen paralysis after…
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Ourdoor cat attacked my dogs on a walk, what should I do?

I have two small minpins, and as I was giving them their evening walk, a cat darted out of the bushes and tried to attack them. My first reaction was to sling my dogs behind me, which forced the cat to overshoot and zip past us. As soon as it did,…
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What laws in the state of Pennsylvania relate to the release of domestic animals?

What laws are in place in the state of Pennsylvania around the release of animals considered to be domestic pets; Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, etc? References related to enforcement (penalties and/or lack of enforcement) are encouraged in answers.
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