As you've probably figured out, we love shelter pets! Rescuing an animal from a shelter saves lives, and you get lots of unconditional love in return. That's why we're so happy to see the entire state of Colorado put them front and center!
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Alan Pentico, executive director of the San Diego County Apartment Association, is the author of this guest post.
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Animals caught in abusive situations will find new homes faster under a new law. It will streamline the impound process to allow pets to become adopted by new families.
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We know it's not advisable to drive with the family dog strapped to the top of the car -- just ask Mitt Romney, the Republican front-runner who recently drew the ire of animal lovers for sharing an anecdote about doing so decades ago. But, in Rhode Island at least, it may soon be illegal to drive with a dog on one's lap.
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A bill that would include pets in domestic violence restraining orders in Massachusetts is set to be considered by a legislative panel.
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A proposed law in California would create the nation's first criminal registry for animal abusers, forcing those convicted of mistreating animals to register their names in a public database, The New York Times reports.
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