November is Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month!

Happy Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month! We have some great webinars coming to you this November that will help you adopt more pets and hopefully reduce the number of pets your organization must intake. So put your thinking caps on and join one or more of these upcoming webinars.  Help Owners Plan for the Possibility Their Pets May Outlive Them Presented by Amy Shever, founder, 2nd Chance 4 Pets November 13 at 8 a.m. PST It is estimated that close to 500,000 pets end up at animal shelters each year simply because their pet owners passed away or became too ill to care for them. Typically  “orphaned” pets do not do well in the shelter environment--they become despondent, won’t eat, and are labeled “unadoptable”. The webinar will cover: What options are available to ensure “lifetime care” for pets including: emergency planning wills and estates pet trusts animal care panels sanctuaries perpetual care programs willing a pet to rescue groups or shelter How your organization can provide resources and education to your community of pet parents by: Following-up with new pet adopters Holding local workshops Providing information in your newsletters and websites Using Feline Evaluations To Boost Adoptions Presented by Stacy McDonald, Site Manager - Coon Rapids location, Animal Humane SocietyNovember 6 at 12 p.m. PST After a UC Davis consult, Animal Humane Society in Minnesota launched Bound for Home, a multifaceted initiative to improve quality of care, decrease length of stay (LOS), slash euthanasia rates, and drive placement rates. An important element of the initiative’s success was the development of a tool to evaluate felines. This webinar will cover the specific elements of the tool, how it was created, how you can use it to reduce feline LOS and increase health in your shelter. Enrolling is Easy 1. Click a session title 2. Log in to your learning community account or create a new account Forgot your password? Reset it at http://bit.ly/16VlrGH) Have questions? Email learning@petsmartcharities.org

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Woman accused of repeated animal cruelty is eaten by her dogs - National Dogs | Examiner.com

If she actually abused her dogs and then was eaten by them, all I can say is "karma."  You get what you sent out into the world.  

Woman accused of repeated animal cruelty is eaten by her dogs - National Dogs | Examiner.com

Is it an FDA Lie or FDA Neglect?

Just because a government agency says something, it doesn't mean it is true.  Be sure and research all the facts and then decide what is right for you and your pet.  

Is it an FDA Lie or FDA Neglect?

FDA warns pet owners about dangerous jerky treats from China | CTV News

More dangerous dog treats from China.  How many dogs have to die before we stop buying these products for our pets? 

FDA warns pet owners about dangerous jerky treats from China | CTV News

The Florida Bar's Animal Law Committee Needs Your Help

Attn:  Florida Lawyers
The Florida Bar's Animal Law Committee Needs Your Help!

 
What is the Animal Law Committee?
The Animal Law Committee (ALC) monitors and informs the members of the Florida Bar and the public of significant developments in the area of animal law. The ALC takes an ac-tive role in communicating about and reviewing proposed legislative changes and holds an annual seminar addressing animal law issues, including how such issues affect more tradi-tional legal practice areas. We meet at least three times a year to share new information regarding this practice area. In general, the ALC brings together attorneys who have differ-ent backgrounds and experience with regard to a variety of animal law issues. 

The ALC’s current goal
The ALC is in the midst of a membership drive to help reach section status. This is an op-portunity to make a real difference in animal law and with minimal effort. The Florida Bar has made it clear membership must increase before we submit a request to become a sec-tion. Section status is a critical goal. Section status will also allow us to engage in a num-ber of activities that we are currently prohibited or restricted from pursuing, including but not limited to increasing publications and drafting and supporting legislation. It will allow us to make a far greater impact in animal law.

How you can assist the ALC.
Join the ALC. Preference forms to join the Committee become available in December and the window to join is normally open from December 1 to approximately January 14. We request that attorneys with an interest in this legal area email Gil Panzer at gil@gilpanzerlaw.com and commit to complete the committee preference form in Decem-ber with a request to be on the ALC. We further request that attorneys contact as many other attorneys as possible to let them know about joining the ALC. You will be added to the ALC email distribution list so that you receive reminders when the window to file pref-erence forms opens.

Thank you for your help.

The Florida Bar has approximately 96,511 members currently. Quite often, we hear Bar members state they had no idea there was an animal law committee. For this reason, we are hopeful many more Bar members exist who are interested in the committee and will join. If we all help spread the word and emphasize the importance of our current member-ship drive, we can succeed. We sincerely hope those of you working in an office will ask your colleagues if they know about the ALC and are interested in joining. 

Two Pet Related Lawsuits

One lawsuit is against Mars Petcare, another against Nestle Purina.  The Mars Petcare lawsuit is concerning employees of the pet food plant – but mentions some significant concerns related to pet food.  The Nestle Purina lawsuit will continue despite Purina trying to dismiss it.

Two Pet Related Lawsuits

Remember Pets When Estate Planning | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

 Here's the story of two dogs whose owner put them in the backyard, went to work and died of a heart attack.  They ended up living on the street until rescued by a woman who was concerned about them. 

Your pets deserve to be included in your planning in the event of an emergency.  Include an emergency alert card in your wallet to let people know that you have pets at home that need to be cared for. 

Your pets also deserve to be included in your estate planning to provide an alternate caregiver if something happens to you. 

Remember Pets When Estate Planning | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

This is So Wrong

In 2006, the National Research Council published the Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats – of which laws governing pet food will soon be based.  Take a guess who paid for this 2006 report?  Three guesses, first two don’t count.

Read more...This is So Wrong

Darwin the Ikea monkey: Former owner loses court battle for custody | Toronto Star

Oshawa judge finds Darwin is a wild animal, and Yasmin Nakhuda "lost ownership of the monkey when she lost possession."

Darwin the Ikea monkey: Former owner loses court battle for custody | Toronto Star

Heads Up to a new deadly virus killing dogs.

A deadly virus is sickening and killing dogs – confirmed in two states thus far.  Here is what we know and what to watch out for with your dog.  Read more...

Heads Up to a new deadly virus killing dogs.

Firsthand Report from Massive Dog Fighting Bust | ASPCA

The ASPCA busts a massive dog fighting ring - thank you for getting these dogs out of these horrific conditions.  You can help by supporting legislation that bans dog fighting.  

Firsthand Report from Massive Dog Fighting Bust | ASPCA

March Against Cruelty To Animals - Saturday November 16th

The 2013 Florida March Against Cruelty to Animals aims to bring throngs of Floridians together who care about animals, from Key West to Tallahassee and Tampa to Orlando, to march in the streets to raise awareness about the plight of animals in our society. All Floridians are invited to join us in solidarity on Saturday, November 16th at 12:00 noon at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.


March Against Cruelty To Animals

Service Animals | Disability Rights Florida

In 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice revised the regulations governing the Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements for Service Animals.

The information on this page may assist you to better understand the ADA's revised service animal rules.
You may contact Disability Rights Florida if you have problems associated with your service animal.
 1-800-342-0823 .


Service Animals | Disability Rights Florida

Purina One Beyond Dog Food Recall

More dog food recalls.  This time it's Purina, a popular grocery store brand.  Stay informed, keep your pets safe. 

Purina One Beyond Dog Food Recall

New Jersey Woman Spared Prison in Dog-in-Trash Chute Case | TIME.com

(NEWARK, N.J.) — A woman who admitted abandoning a dog found at the bottom of a trash chute in a case that became a cause celebre and led to tougher animal cruelty laws was sentenced to probation Thursday by a judge who urged the dog’s supporters to “put things in perspective.”



The Essex County prosecutor’s office had sought to have Kisha Curtis given the maximum sentence of 18 months in prison after she pleaded guilty to fourth-degree animal cruelty last month just before her trial was to begin. She got 18 months of probation instead.

Read more: http://nation.time.com/2013/08/29/new-jersey-woman-spared-prison-in-dog-in-trash-chute-case/#ixzz2dSvc05BQ

New Jersey Woman Spared Prison in Dog-in-Trash Chute Case | TIME.com

Iverhart Plus heartworm preventative recall

This product is widely used for the prevention of heartworms.  It sounds like it won't hurt your pet but you probably didn't get what you paid for.  

Iverhart Plus heartworm preventative recall

Iams and Eukanuba Dog and Cat Food Recall

Another pet food recall, this time for brands that are very popular.  Check out this article and then check out your pet food.  

Iams and Eukanuba Dog and Cat Food Recall

Follow up information on the Dogswell Jerky Treat withdrawal

Follow up information on the Dogswell Jerky Treat withdrawal

Safe Havens from Domestic Violence for Pet Owners

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) provides a resource for individuals seeking a safe haven from domestic violence with their pets. You can access the map by clicking on the following link: http://awionline.org/safe-havens?distance[postal_code]=32765&distance[search_distance]=20&distance[search_units]=mile.  

There are currently 1,411 safe havens in the United States that have been identified. 

In Florida, Fla. Stat 741.30 mandates that a judge consider intentional injury or killing of a family pet, as well as destruction of "property", in determining whether the petitioner is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence.  The Final Judgment of Injunction, Florida Family Law Form 12.980(d)(2), prohibits defacing or destroying Petitioner’s personal property.  It also prohibits the Respondent from approaching the residence, school, place of employment, or vehicle of the petitioner.  The Final Judgment of Injunction form also allows the judge to write in any other appropriate restrictions in my opinion.  As a court of equity, the petitioner can request a restriction that the respondent not approach her/his property, including a pet.  

Some difficulties may exist such as whether there would be a violation of the injunction if the pet were to approach the respondent.

This area of the law continues to evolve.  Write to your local government representatives and ask them to support domestic violence legislation that protects pets.  

Global Journal of Animal Law

The first issue of the Global Journal of Animal Law is now published!

Global Journal of Animal Law