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	<title>Frankie The Law Dog &#187; Dogs and the Law</title>
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	<description>Discussing topics of interest to dog lovers.</description>
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		<title>Animal Cruelty Charges May Arise From Failing to Provide Appropriate Veterinary Treatment for a Sick Animal</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2010/03/animal-cruelty-charges-may-arise-from-failing-to-provide-appropriate-veterinary-treatment-for-a-sick-animal/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2010/03/animal-cruelty-charges-may-arise-from-failing-to-provide-appropriate-veterinary-treatment-for-a-sick-animal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Animal Cruelty Law]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[animal cruelty charges for failing to provide veterinary treatment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[denying medical treatment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida animal cruelty law]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could One Face Criminal Animal Cruelty Charges for Denying Medical Treatment to a Sick Dog?
In a recent case, a man in Tampa, Florida was arrested and charged with animal cruelty for allowing his two dogs to suffer life-threatening injury and disease and then refusing to obtain appropriate medical treatment for them. 
One of the dogs was struck by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who Gets Custody of the Dog When the Owners Divorce?</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/12/who-gets-custody-of-the-dog-when-the-owners-divorce/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/12/who-gets-custody-of-the-dog-when-the-owners-divorce/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dogs and the Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[animal custody when owners divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[custody law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[divorce law]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Doggie Custody, Visitation and Support?
As more and more people tend to view companion animals as members of the family, questions often arise about what might happen to a beloved family pet if its owners get divorced.
The fact is that even though many pet owners choose to personify their pets, and many people view their [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>The Case Against Retractable Dog Leashes</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/the-case-against-retractable-dog-leashes/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/the-case-against-retractable-dog-leashes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dogs and the Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retractable dog leashes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[what is wrong with retractable dog leashes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Why Retractable Dog Leashes May Not Be Your Best Choice
 
The mere fact that retractable dog leashes have earned the love of personal injury attorneys and the ire of dog trainers should tell you something.
What is a Retractable Dog Leash?
A retractable dog leash is a leash that is supposed to allow the handler to be [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Irresponsible Dog Owners May Face Homicide Charges if Their Dog Kills Someone</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/irresponsible-dog-owners-may-face-homicide-charges-if-their-dog-kills-someone/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/irresponsible-dog-owners-may-face-homicide-charges-if-their-dog-kills-someone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Bite Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dogs and the Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Dog Bite Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida dog bite law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[homicide charges for deadly dog attack]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robert Freeman dog attack case]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Florida Homicide Charges for Deadly Dog Attacks
Most dog owners keep dogs for companionship and try to be responsible about making sure their dogs are safe for other people to be around.  Under Florida dog bite law, if one&#8217;s dog bites or attacks someone, the dog owner may face civil liability and the dog may be [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>What Does It Mean if a Dog is Certified as Dangerous Under Florida Law?</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/what-does-it-mean-if-a-dog-is-certified-as-dangerous-under-florida-law/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/what-does-it-mean-if-a-dog-is-certified-as-dangerous-under-florida-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Bite Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Dog Bite Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Dangerous Dog Act]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida dog bite law]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Florida Dog Bite Law
If Florida animal control authority receives a report of a dog that may be dangerous, the authority will conduct an investigation into whether the dog should be officially classified as a &#8220;dangerous dog&#8221; under Florida&#8217;s dog bite laws.  If the dog is classified as dangerous, it must be kept under certain restrictions.
How [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Florida Dog Bite Law:  What Happens If My Dog Bites Someone?</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/florida-dog-bite-law-what-happens-if-my-dog-bites-someone/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/florida-dog-bite-law-what-happens-if-my-dog-bites-someone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Bite Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Dog Bite Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dog bite attorneys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Dangerous Dog Act]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida dog bite law]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Under Florida dog bite law, a dog owner whose dog bites someone may be sued in civil court by the dog bite victim.  The dog owner may also face criminal charges under Florida law, up to and including homicide in the worst cases.  Under some circumstances, the dog may have to be destroyed.
 
The Florida [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>Homeowner Insurance for Dog Bites</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/homeowner-insurance-for-dog-bites/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/11/homeowner-insurance-for-dog-bites/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Bite Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dogs and the Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[homeowner insurance for dog bites]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[All Dog Owners Need Insurance That Covers Dog Bites
 
No matter what breed of dog one owns and no matter how well-trained the dog, all dog owners should give serious thought to making sure they have sufficient homeowner insurance to cover dog bites or other injury caused by their dogs.
According to attorney Kenneth Phillips, a [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/10/pet-safety-and-protection-act-of-2009/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/10/pet-safety-and-protection-act-of-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dogs and the Law]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Animal Welfare Act]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet Safety and Protection Act]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009 seeks to ensure that dogs and cats used by animal research facilities are obtained legally.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Service Dogs for Veterans Act Passes Congress</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/10/service-dogs-for-veterans-act-passes-congress/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/10/service-dogs-for-veterans-act-passes-congress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dogs and the Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Working Dogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[al franken]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Service Dogs for Veterans Act]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Al Franken's Service Dogs for Veterans Act passes Congress and awaits the signature of President Obama.]]></description>
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		<title>Florida Dog Bite Law:  Civil Liability for Dog Bite Injuries</title>
		<link>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/10/florida-dog-bite-law/#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed</link>
		<comments>http://frankiethelawdog.com/2009/10/florida-dog-bite-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:22:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Bite Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dogs and the Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida Dog Bite Law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[comparative negligence in dog bite law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dog bite attorneys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dog bite lawsuit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Florida dog bite law]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What Happens if My Dog Bites Someone?
No dog owner wants to be on the receiving end of a summons to a dog bite lawsuit.  But dog bites can and do happen, so every dog owner would be wise to be familiar with the dog bite laws in his or her state.
 
Florida&#8217;s Dog Bite Law: [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>11</slash:comments>
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