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seattleanimalwatch
Nov 272 min read
Why Does Seattle Need a Ban on Cat Declawing?
Tacoma banned cat declawing, but Seattle, despite its animal-friendly reputation, hasn’t followed suit. Why is Seattle lagging behind?
seattleanimalwatch
Apr 223 min read
The Poundmaster of Seattle
The Seattle Municipal Code language in Title 9 is antiquated and doesn't reflect today's world. It's time for an update!
seattleanimalwatch
Feb 22 min read
West Seattle’s Animal Cruelty Case - Lessons Learned
A West Seattle case illustrates some of the problems prosecutors face in trying to hold people accountable for animal cruelty.
seattleanimalwatch
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Anatomy of a Criminal Trial: Part 2 - Federal vs State Laws
When Federal and State Laws Collide We continue with our legal education series. Part 2 discusses a court case in which questions about...
seattleanimalwatch
Jun 23, 20234 min read
Case Study: State v. Givens
Seattle Animal Watch believes that animal cruelty is an invisible issue in our communities. Part of the reason is that there is...
seattleanimalwatch
Apr 29, 20236 min read
Dog Fighting
Dog fighting is an underground blood sport where dogs who have been bred, conditioned and trained to fight are pitted against each other...
seattleanimalwatch
Apr 18, 20233 min read
Case Study: State v. Abdi-Issa
Warning: Violence against a companion animal is discussed Question presented: Does the definition of "domestic violence" include "animal...
seattleanimalwatch
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Case Study: Tethering
Tethering or chaining under most laws means that a person ties an animal (typically a dog) with a rope or line to a stationary object....
seattleanimalwatch
Oct 11, 20222 min read
Animal Cruelty & Neglect in Seattle
Seattle is a progressive city, and we love our furry family members. But that doesn't mean we don't see cases of animal cruelty. In fact,
seattleanimalwatch
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Case Study: Seattle Municipal Code's Title 9
The Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) includes a chapter, Title 9, specifically dealing with animal populations within the city limits. Our...
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