There will be laws and ordinances where you reside restricting the ownership of certain pets. Laws can change and evolve
over time and can vary from locale to locale. A responsible owner must keep abreast on new laws and amendments to existing
laws with the ownership of pets.
The concept of paying taxes has most humans upset nor does it sit well with dogs. Licenses are basically taxes on dogs.
The purpose of licensing dogs is a valid and important one. They serve as a positive means for identification of your dog
if lost or stolen. By obtaining a license for your pet, it shows you care enough to identify him or her. It's better to be
safe than sorry even if your dog is one who is constantly leashed or is a house dog; accidents and mishaps happen to the
best of us. The threat of having your pet impounded together with the method they use for apprehension should persuade you
to apply for that annual license and attach it to their collar. Make sure that the collar is a permanent fixture of his
lifestyle. The cost of the license varies from state to state and whether your pet has been spayed or neutered and if you
are a senior citizen receiving a discount. A secondary defense of identification with your pet is to have a chip injected
directly under the animals skin by your vet; pet ownership can be verified with specialized equipment recognizing the
chips registered number
Depending on where you live, the vaccination for rabies may or may not be mandatory. Today an incident of rabies is rare.
Unfortunately if your pet bites a neighbor or a friend and your pet is not vaccinated, your county may require the
quarantine of your dog. The initial vaccination for rabies should be administered at six months of age and updated as
required. Contact your vet for updates.
Be aware of the leash laws in your area. As a responsible dog owner I marvel with dismay over the dogs which run our
neighborhood without a collar or supervision of their owner. Dogs that have the freedom to wander are given the right to
be impounded or even injured. Fines can be issued for those owners who do not abide by the leash laws in your area. I am
grateful for the leash laws. If a wandering dog came on my property and attacked one of my dogs, I would instantly contact
the local police and press charges against the owner.
The phrase "Curb your Dog" is enforced in most areas. Make sure you have a scooper or plastic bag with you while walking
your leashed dog to avoid any unpleasant dilemmas. Take into consideration the person behind you who is taking their
nightly stroll. It's only common sense with a responsible pet owner.
Laws dealing with potential abuse and active cruelty to an animal are enforced. Any type of suspected cruelty to another
pet should evoke rage and fury with any dependable pet owner. I would never hesitate to report any potential or actual
abuse to authorities. A beloved pet's main purpose is to give love but why do some owners neglect to give it back.
Also be aware of the local ordinances with the number of pets you can have in your residence. For the sake of your friends
and the general health of your family, it is well-advised to take these restrictions to heart. No matter how intense your
love of animals is, it is not humane to your pets involved to subject them to over crowding resulting in minimal attention
to each pet. Do not overextend yourself with too many pets. Your financial situation should be taken into consideration.
You are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of each and every cherished pet.
A dog is the personal property of its owners. For dog owners, the dog's legal property status can be considered a mixed
blessing. A pets legal status guarantees the owner certain rights under the law and it can also identify substantial
responsibility on the shoulders of the owner. You are legally accountable for the actions of your dog just as you are
responsible for your children till they are 18 years of age or just as you are legally liable for an injury that took
place on your property. You are legally responsible for all damages and personal injuries that result from your dog. A dog
can not be considered a person under the law. Some devoted owners will state provisions in his or her will for his pet's
care after death.
For all intent and purpose, the dog owner should raise, train and maintain the safety of his dog under the assumption that
he or she is legally responsible for every action and for the absolute well-being of his dog. Ranging from obeying the
curb your dog laws to anti-cruelty laws to dog bite ordinances. Be the most responsible owner possible. Keep updated and
informed of your local regulations to keep your pet and your family safe and secure.
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