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, …
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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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A Primer on Veterinary Malpractice
Taking your furry family member to the veterinarian can be a scary experience. Your pet is sick or hurting and you want to trust the medically trained person or persons handling your pet’s life. But sometimes, things go wrong. Sometimes, your pet dies in the “care” of veterinarians. Sometimes your pet is released to you …
Service Dogs and Denver’s “Pit Bull Ban”
Many people with disabilities use Pit Bulls as service dogs. In Colorado, many cities ban pit bulls and owners may find themselves with a criminal citation for owning and possessing a pit bull – but the dog may also be euthanized once forfeited to the city. The following cities ban pit bulls: Aurora Commerce City …
