Legal Issues

Articles about legal issues in the cat fancy

Titles marked with a red asterisk * are for ShowCatsOnline.com members only.

• BUSTED! What To Do When Animal Control Comes Knocking
  No breeder wants to have Animal Control come knocking on the door... but if they do, it will help if you know what your options are.
  
  July 2003


• California City Considers Cat Licensing
  Another city in California proposes mandatory neuter/spay laws along with microchipping and licencing of cats...
  
  February 2008


• Call To Action
  This is a call to action to all cat lovers to overthrow restrictive anti-breeder laws in the states of Kentucky and New Mexico
  
  February 2007


• Declaw Ban Proposed
  West Hollywood, California is proposing a law banning the declawing of cats.
  
  January 2003


• Declawing Banned By Law
  West Hollywood, California is the first city in the United States to pass a law banning the declawing of cats.
  
  April 2003


• Disaster Plans To Include Pets
  New legislation will make provisions for the care and safety of pets in the event of another disaster like Hurricane Katrina
  
  June 2006


• Doris Day Animal League Opposes Paws
  The Doris Day Animal League (DDAL) has reversed its position and is now against the PAWS bill!
  
  April 2006


• * Kitten Mill Is A Kitten Mill... or Is It?
  How do we define `kitten mills` and can we legislate against them without impacting upon the cat fancy?
  
  February 2006


• Lawsuit Over Mandatory Neuter/Spay Law
  Dog owners in Los Angeles, California have filed a lawsuit over a mandatory neuter/spay ordinance passed in LA. The cat fancy should keep a close eye on how the legal system treats their canine cousins...
  
  May 2008


• Mandatory Neuter/Spay in Rhode Island
  A new law in Rhode Island requires all cats to be neutered or spayed or a breeder fee paid.
  
  June 2006


• Oppose PAWS!
  Legislation is being promoted which may directly affect your freedom as a cat breeder & exhibitor!
  
  September 2005


• * Protests Between Cat Breeders
  Understanding what you can and cannot file a protest about and be successful will save you a lot of emotional wear and tear.
  
  January 2004


• Vet`s Mistake
  Share one breeder`s journey in seeking justice when a vet neuters her show kitten by mistake.
  
  September 2002


• Veterinary Fair Disclosure Legislation
  New legislation may require veterinarians to tell thei pwners of their patients the risk associated with vaccinating their pets
  
  January 2005


• Victory For Dog Breeders/ Defeat For Cat Breeders
  Long Beach, California lifts its ban on dog breeding while introducing a complete ban on cat breeding!
  
  March 2006


• Woman Sues PETA
  A Chicago dog trainer has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against PETA for defamation of her name, reputation and business.
  
  December 2007


• * Your Cat & Your Will: Part 1 - Generalities
  Are your cats protected in the case of your incapacitation or death? Learn how to provide for them should something happen to you.
  
  March 2005


• * Your Cat & Your Will: Part 2 - The Details
  Learn the specific details you need to include in your will to protect your cats in case of your death.
  
  April 2005