Pet Care Articles & Guides

Your landlord says 'get rid of the dog or move out.' The HOA is threatening fines. What are your real rights? This guide covers the Fair Housing Act (FHA) in the US, the Model Tenancy Agreement in the UK, and key court rulings. Learn when a 'no pets' clause is valid, what emotional support animals mean, and how to fight illegal eviction. 2026 updated legal guide for tenants with dogs.

Rover's $25,000 Sitter Guarantee routinely fails pet owners when dogs escape or are injured. This 2026 guide exposes hidden exclusions, how Rover denies claims using fine print, and what legal options owners actually have.

Vet bills in 2026 routinely hide "biohazard waste," "record transfer," and "facility" fees that qualify as junk fees under FTC guidance. This guide identifies which charges are disputable and how to challenge them.

The Japanese Tosa is one of five dog types banned in the UK under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Ownership, breeding, sale and gifting are illegal unless a court-granted Certificate of Exemption is in place. This guide explains exactly what the law says, how dogs are assessed by type not breed, what an exemption involves, and what to do if you own or encounter a suspected banned dog.

In 2026, 45+ U.S. states now criminally penalize using fake service dog vests and misrepresenting pets as service animals. Penalties range from $250–$1,000 fines to 60 days in jail, community service, and permanent criminal records. Learn which states have the harshest penalties, how to spot fake service dogs, the difference between service dogs and ESAs, and the legal consequences for impersonation.

HOAs are using dog waste DNA testing to identify owners of uncollected poop and issue fines up to $500+. But is this legal? We break down 2026 HOA DNA testing laws by state, PooPrints fines, what 'reasonable' HOA rules mean, privacy concerns, disability exemptions (service dogs), how to fight back, and which 12+ states have explicit pet waste ordinances with $250–$1,000 penalties.

California AB 867, signed October 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, bans cat declawing when not medically necessary — making California the most populous U.S. state with a statewide declawing ban. Veterinarians performing non-medical declawing face civil penalties. Simultaneously, outdoor/transient cat sales (parking lots, swap meets, roadside) are now illegal. AB 2723 requires shelters to register new owners as primary microchip holders. California also has the U.S.'s longest-standing pet insurance regulations (since 2014). This guide covers every 2026 change for LA and SF cat owners.

California AB 867 took effect January 1, 2026, making the state the fifth in the U.S. to ban cat declawing. Signed by Governor Newsom on October 9, 2025, the law prohibits onychectomy except for medically necessary therapeutic purposes. Violations expose veterinarians to license suspension, revocation and fines by the Veterinary Medical Board. This guide covers exactly what the law prohibits, what “medically necessary” means under AB 867, what California cat owners should do instead, and how landlords and tenants are affected.

Florida HB 655, signed by the Governor on April 18, 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, is the most comprehensive state-level pet insurance consumer protection law enacted in the U.S. to date. It bans accident waiting periods, caps illness waiting periods at 30 days, requires a 30-day free-look period, mandates detailed claim-payment disclosures, shifts the burden of proof on pre-existing conditions to the insurer, and prohibits requiring wellness program participation as a condition of eligibility. This guide explains every provision and what it means for Florida pet owners.