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 …
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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 …
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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