Author Archives: Kristina Bergsten

Throughout Colorado, I get a lot of calls about pet custody and ownership at The Animal Law Firm – but not all calls are from unmarried couples who broke up. A lot of calls come from neighbors, friends, or former roommates who had a schism in their relationship and the dog owner “lost” the dog …

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The Animal Law Firm’s animal lawyers serve the following cities in Colorado: Denver, Colorado Aurora, Colorado Castle Rock, Colorado Fort Collins, Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Lakewood, Colorado Arvada, Colorado Commerce City, Colorado Cherry Creek, Colorado Denver Tech Center, Colorado Glendale, Colorado Centennial, Colorado Englewood, Colorado Littleton, Colorado Thornton, Colorado Broomfield, Colorado Westminster, Colorado Boulder, Colorado …

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Judges and prosecutors claim that the dangerous dog statute in Colorado punishes the owner, not the dog. They claim this is why a person can get a “second offense” for dangerous dog with a different dog. However, the reality is very different. The reality is that a dog can be taken away from the owner …

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The Department of Transportation issued a final ruling on December 2, 2020 that Emotional Support Animals are no longer allowed on planes. This rule will go into effect on January 2, 2021. This rule applies to all of the United States, not just Colorado. But our pet attorneys are up to speed on the latest …

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As the holidays approach, lots of people in Denver, Colorado want to add a new furry friend to their family. As always, I caution that you should make sure you are ready and able to take in a new pet because they are FOR LIFE, not for a season. And, I would highly recommend that …

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