United States

Overview of Local and State Dog Laws
Rebecca F. Wisch (2004)

Brief Summary of Dog Impound and Due Process
Jennifer Wang (2007)

Brief Summary of Dog Fighting Laws
Hanna Gibson (2005)

Brief Summary of Dog Bite Law
Rebecca F. Wisch (2004)

Dog attacks and bites have become media staples.   While some may argue this does not necessarily result from an actual increase in the number of dog attacks, but is rather an example of our sensationalized media-driven society, the tragic results are the same.   Many people, particularly young children, are injured or even killed by dogs of every breed and size each year.

Brief Summary of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
Anna Jones (2017)

Brief Summary of State Emergency Planning Laws for Animals
Cynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A.  (2011)

Brief Summary of Humane Societies and Enforcement Powers
Christopher A. Pierce (2011)

Brief Summary of Animal Hoarding
Victoria Hayes (2009)

Brief Summary of State Cruelty Laws
Rebecca F. Wisch (2005, updated 2010)

Brief Summary of Laws Concerning Animals in Film Media
Vincent Rizzo (2012)