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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sniffer dog helps police arrest man with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus

A Federal Revenue sniffer dog led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man who was caught with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Dog walkers 'can have pet seized from today' as new law comes in

A new law in the UK allows police to seize dogs from owners if they suspect a crime could be committed, aiming to strengthen protection for livestock against dog attacks.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Wednesday law change could see any dog seized and owners hit with unlimited fine

New laws in the UK effective March 18, 2026, will allow police to seize dogs and impose unlimited fines on owners if their pets are perceived to be worrying livestock, even if no wrongdoing occurs.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New dog walking 'unlimited fine' law from Wednesday - all you need to know

Pet owners in the UK will face new laws starting March 18, 2026, imposing unlimited fines for non-compliance regarding dog behavior around livestock.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BBC Breakfast presenters issue warning to dog owners as guest details farm horror

BBC Breakfast hosts warn dog owners about new legal changes regarding dog attacks on livestock, effective March 18, which include severe penalties and police powers to seize dogs.

Mar 15 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

In the decree 'Justice for Ear', Lula's government raises fines for animal abuse

The Brazilian government has implemented a decree significantly increasing fines for animal abuse cases, named 'Justice for Ear' after a specific incident involving a community dog.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of beating dog with brush cutter is arrested; animal had part of its tongue amputated in RO

A man was arrested for allegedly mutilating a Blue Heeler dog using a brush cutter, resulting in severe injuries, including the amputation of part of its tongue.

Mar 12 โ€ข 23:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uber is ordered to pay R$ 56,000 for discrimination against blind man in RS

Uber has been ordered by the Justice of Rio Grande do Sul to pay R$ 56,000 in compensation to a blind man who was discriminated against for trying to enter ride-hailing vehicles with a guide dog.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Guard who assaulted dog in elevator misses interrogation; understand what happens

A retired municipal guard in Brazil who assaulted his dog in an elevator has failed to attend a scheduled police interrogation following an anonymous tip about the incident.

Mar 9 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The Chain Law Returns to the Fore: In the Background, the Adoption of a Dog by the Nawrockis

The Polish presidential office aims to negotiate a compromise version of the Chain Law, coinciding with the first lady's announcement of dog adoptions by the Nawrocki family.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Muzzles, R$ 3,000 fine, and mandatory registration: see the rules approved for dog walks in public spaces in Curitiba

Curitiba's City Council has approved new regulations for walking dogs in public areas, which include mandatory muzzles and significant fines for non-compliance.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The law changes in spring: dog owners may have to pay a fee of 300 euros if they have not registered their dog

Dog owners in Finland could face a new fee of 300 euros if they fail to register their pets in the official dog registry, with enforcement set to begin this spring.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Dog owner, do you know what day it is today?

As of March 1st, a new dog leash law comes into effect in Finland to protect wildlife during their breeding and nesting seasons.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Pet owners warned of 2 law changes in March and April all you need to know

Pet owners in England face significant new laws starting in March and April 2026, including harsher penalties for dog attacks and stricter licensing for private primate ownership.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Police dog helps sniff out find burglary suspect hiding in air vent

A police dog in Georgia assisted law enforcement in capturing a burglary suspect who was hiding in an air vent at a local business.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The court reduced the penalty for a young man for abusing a dog in Uherskรฉ Hradiลกtฤ›; he received a suspended sentence

A young man received a suspended sentence after the court reduced his penalty for dog abuse in Uherskรฉ Hradiลกtฤ›.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Brazil, a law has been named after a dog that lived at its owner's grave for ten years

A new law in Brazil has been named after a loyal dog that kept vigil at its owner's grave for a decade, highlighting themes of loyalty and companionship.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Pet owners warned of 2 law changes in March and April 'could see dog seized'

UK pet owners face potential fines and pet seizures due to new legislation regarding dog walking and monkey ownership.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Dog Owner Sentenced for Fatal Accident After Not Leashing Pet

A dog owner was sentenced to prison for the death of a cyclist caused by their unrestrained dog in South Korea.

Feb 21 โ€ข 05:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Prague Police Have a New Interrogation Dog

The Prague police have introduced a new interrogation dog to assist in their investigation efforts.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man filmed throwing community dog into a stream in Paranรก arrested after court decision

A man in Paranรก was arrested for previously throwing a community dog into a stream, after an investigation led to a preventive detention order.

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"Gravedigger Bob" did not abandon his deceased owner - now the law allows dogs to share burial sites

The state of Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil, has enacted a law allowing pets to be buried alongside their owners in family plots, inspired by the story of a loyal dog.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Sรฃo Paulo names new law after dog that stayed by ownerโ€™s grave for 10 years

A new law in Sรฃo Paulo allows pets to be buried alongside their owners, inspired by a dog named Bob who remained at his owner's grave for a decade.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Subway: in what cases can you travel with your dog or cat and what rules should you follow

The Buenos Aires subway allows pets under certain conditions established by a local law since 2017.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Brazil: A new law allows burial with oneโ€™s dog and cat

A new law in Sรฃo Paulo allows families to bury their pets alongside them in family tombs, recognizing the emotional bond between owners and animals.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
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National & Local

The smuggler waiting for balloons was tracked down by both the VSAT dog and cameras

A resident of Alytus was apprehended in a wildlife reserve on suspicions of smuggling, aided by law enforcement's prior intel and canine assistance.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The store sold prohibited products for dogs online โ€“ this is how the CEO explains it

A Tampere-based online store sold prohibited spiked collars for dogs in Finland, prompting customer complaints.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

"I Just Screamed." Will the New Law Better Protect Against Aggressive Dogs?

The article discusses recent changes in Latvia's dog ownership laws in response to increasing incidents of dog attacks, highlighting various perspectives on their effectiveness.

Feb 8 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Wetherspoons warned it could be breaking the law, watchdog says

An equality watchdog has raised concerns that Wetherspoons' dog policy, which bans all dogs except for assistance ones, may violate the law.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog found malnourished and with wounds infested with larvae; owner arrested for mistreatment in Blumenau

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Blumenau for animal cruelty after his dog was found in a severely neglected state, leading to potential prison sentences of two to five years under the law.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ear Dog: MP assesses request for detention of adolescent suspect; what the law says and next steps

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is reviewing a request for the provisional detention of a teenager accused of the death of a community dog, as well as considering the involvement of four other adolescents in a separate incident.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

A ruling recognizes the right of a worker to leave her job to euthanize her dog

A court in Barcelona has ruled that a worker has the right to leave her job to euthanize her dog, deeming it immoral for the company to make the animal suffer until the end of the workday.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The Will of the 'Dog Child': Animals Do Not Inherit but More and More Condition Estates

In Spain, animals are increasingly being included and protected in inheritances due to the Animal Welfare Law, leading to discontent among some skeptical heirs.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police request the internment of a teenager suspected of abusing the dog Orelha; understand the law

The Civil Police requested the provisional internment of a teenager suspected of abusing a community dog named Orelha in Florianรณpolis, who will face charges for an offense analogous to animal cruelty.

Feb 4 โ€ข 01:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Dog jumped on a woman near Sinj. She fell down the stairs and broke herself

A woman walking her dog was injured when another dog jumped on her, causing her to fall down the stairs, resulting in pelvic and hip fractures, along with injuries to her own dog.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Can the suspects who attacked dog Orelha be arrested? Can the parents be prosecuted? Understand the law

The Brazilian law punishes animal abuse resulting in the death of dog Orelha with prison sentences ranging from two to five years, but suspects under 18 are treated under a special statute that designates their actions as an infraction rather than a crime.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Animals stop being 'objects' in Paraguay; law may prevent cases like that of dog Orelha in Brazil

Paraguay has enacted a law recognizing animals as sentient beings, shifting their legal status and enhancing protections against cruelty, in response to public outrage following incidents like the death of dog Orelha in Brazil.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Life & Tech

Cat and dog owners will have to reach into their wallets. A change in the law is just around the corner

Policymakers and animal advocates are pushing for a new law mandating the microchipping of dogs and cats to create a national database for pet ownership.

Jan 31 โ€ข 22:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Local council cannot ban dog ownership

The local council of Grรญmsnes- og Grafningshreppur was not allowed to prohibit residents from owning dogs following a dispute regarding a resident's warnings for violating dog ownership regulations.

Jan 29 โ€ข 06:30 UTC

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