You found a dog (or cat) wandering around the streets of Boulder, Colorado. You took him/her into your home in Boulder and gave her/him food and water. Maybe you even cleaned some wounds, or brushed his/her coat or teeth, clipped some toenails, etc. You took care of the dog, you fell in love, and the …
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Aurora Breed Ban Debate
The fight for and against pit bulls has been going on in Colorado for decades, starting with Denver’s breed ban that dates back to the mid-80s. As of the date of this post, Aurora’s breed ban days might be over as city council has finally decided to hold a referendum on the issue. Hopefully soon …
Drug Sniffing Dogs No Longer Legitimate Invasion of Privacy Under Colorado Constitution
Under the Constitution, Police must have reasonable suspicion that there is criminal activity in progress before they can deploy a drug-sniffing dog. Now, in Colorado, recent case law has decided that an alert by a dog trained to detect marijuana is now considered a “search” in violation of the 4th Amendment of the US Constitution, …
What is the difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal?
What is the difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal? The answer might surprise you! And, it can greatly affect your rights and ability to take your animal with you! Even though we are based in Colorado, generally speaking, the laws discussed here are applicable all over the United States because there …
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Are you a pet sitter? You might fall under PACFA
If you dog sit at your house, or breed dogs at your house, you might need a license under Colorado’s PACFA (the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act). If you transport dogs for purposes of dog sitting from your customer’s home to your home, you likely need a pet transport license and/or a pet handler’s license …
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Changes to the ADA could make life harder for people with disabilities
The ADA Education and Reform Act passed on a 225-to-192 vote in February of this year. Proponents of the bill say it is aimed at curbing unscrupulous lawyers who seek profit by threatening businesses with litigation without actually seeking to improve access for the disabled. Activists say the bill, if enacted, would essentially gut the …
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