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Ohio Supreme Court: ‘Dangerous Dog’ Label Not Needed for Prosecution

A dog suspected of posing a danger to people does not have to carry an official “dangerous dog” label under state law for prosecutors to charge an owner for violating the law, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled. As long …

Maine Town Votes to Change Dangerous Dogs Law, 2nd Vote Planned

Winslow, Maine, officials have voted at the first of two scheduled hearings to change the town’s rules on dangerous dogs after a woman was hurt and her dog was killed over the summer during an attack by two other dogs. …