ANSC 250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Dog Fighting In The United States, Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990, Emotional Support Animal
4 May 2016
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**just because a law is in place does not mean it is properly enforced. Does not provide compensation above market value (cruelty or veterinary malpractice) Food, water, and rest required for livestock being transported across state lines. Dogs, cats, primates and certain other mammals. In 2001, there were 9,000 usda licensed facilities. Ensures equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. Allows the above animals in rental housing. Ada updated in 2011, defines service animals as . Dog trained to perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Other animals, wild or domestic, do not qualify. Dogs not trained to perform tasks, including for emotional support, do not qualify. Service dogs can not be discriminated against based on breed. Requires states to accommodate for pets and service animals in evacuation plans. Allows spectators attending animal fights to be charged. Bans the production, sale, and marketing of videos depicted small animals being crushed to death.
