In 2012, Ohio revamped its dog laws to move away from restrictions targeted at specific types of dogs, such as pit bulls. The current law focuses on the behavior of the dogs, not the breeds.

The former director of a local Humane Society in Ohio has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison after promising pet owners and rescue groups to rehabilitate dogs or find them new homes for a ...

A new Illinois law will hold pet owners responsible for their pooch's behavior. WLS-TV reports, the law, known as the "Justice for Buddy Act" and introduced by Senator Laura Murphy, deals with ...

A DEBATE on new laws which would require owners of certain breeds of dangerous dog to register their pet and keep it muzzled in public has been delayed until next month. The Constables’ Committee has ...

Few dog owners would primarily think of danger during a fall walk. Yet, among colorful leaves and rustling branches lie ...