What Is Pet Law?

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Pet law is a diverse field that deals with both domesticated and wild animals. These laws range from criminal convictions for animal cruelty to filing injunctions against neighbors for violating a local dog-barking noise ordinance. Typically, an issue related to pet law is handled by an attorney from a different discipline. For example, if you wanted to sue someone for a dog bite, you would contact a personal injury attorney. If you suspected animal cruelty, you’d contact your local police. Pet laws are city-and state-specific, so if you have a question, contact a local attorney relevant to the facts of your case.