Return to: Pet NewsPaws & Whiskers Unveils Comprehensive Guide on What Animal Control Can and Can’t DoPaws & Whiskers Releases Essential Guide on What Animal Control Can and Can’t Do Boston, MA — Understanding what animal control can and cannot do is crucial for every dog owner. Whether it’s due to leash laws, licensing issues, or accusations of dangerous behavior, knowing your rights can help prevent unnecessary pet seizures and ensure your dog’s safety. To educate pet owners, Paws & Whiskers has released a new in-depth guide: “What Animal Control Can and Can’t Do: A Dog Owner’s Guide to Keeping Your Pup Safe.” This guide breaks down the situations in which animal control may take a dog, legal protections available to pet owners, and actionable steps to prevent disputes with authorities. Key Insights from the Guide: When Animal Control Can Take a Dog: Understand the legal reasons for dog seizures, including running loose, licensing violations, and aggressive behavior allegations. What Animal Control Cannot Do: Learn about Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment protections, which prevent unlawful pet seizures and ensure due process. How to Protect Your Dog: Follow key prevention strategies such as proper identification, secure enclosures, and understanding local pet laws. What to Do If Animal Control Takes Your Dog: Get a step-by-step guide on reclaiming your pet, including how to request a hearing, provide proof of ownership, and work with an attorney if necessary. How to Handle an Animal Control Visit: Learn how to respond when an officer comes to your door, including when you have the right to refuse entry and how to document encounters. Why Pet Owners Need This Guide: “Many pet owners don’t realize that animal control officers have limitations and must follow legal procedures before seizing a pet,” said the Paws & Whiskers team. “We created this guide to empower dog owners with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their pets while ensuring compliance with local laws ... News Release: Paws & Whiskers Unveils Comprehensive Guide on What Animal Control Can and Can’t Do Submitted on: February 09, 2025 09:27:28 AM Submitted by: jerry mcnulty On behalf of: paws-whiskers.com/blogs/latest-news/what-animal-control-can-do |