Our animal lawyers get asked this question A LOT. The short answer is, NO. There is so much confusion around Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals in Colorado and around the United States. An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is NOT a pet. Neither is a service animal. However, an ESA is NOT a service animal …
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Colorado Dangerous Dog Laws and how to protect your pet!
Dogs are usually not dangerous or aggressive. They are usually good dogs in bad situations being punished under bad laws. The Colorado attorneys at The Animal Law Firm have the knowledge and experience to help protect your dog if you are charged with ownership of a dangerous dog. The dangerous dog laws in Colorado are …
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Denver Breed Ban Relaxed
Denver’s breed ban might be relaxed. This means, it will still be illegal to own a pit bull in Denver, however, by following a few new rules, you can legally keep your pit bull in Denver. The new legislation requires a license for your pit bull. To get the license, you have to register your …
My Ex took my dog and won’t give her back! What do I do??
We hear it all the time: my ex took my dog and won’t give her (or him) back, what do I do? Legally, in Colorado, you can not go to your ex’s house or apartment and take the dog off the premises, even if you own the dog. The reason is because you could be …
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You Found a Dog, Now What?
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 …
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 …
