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Richard and Sally Andrade, of Glendale, used the 2009 mauling death of their poodle, Fabian, by a loose pit bull as motivation to change things. The result of their effort was Arizona’s Aggressive Dog Owner Responsibility Law, also known as Fabian’s Law, enacted in 2011.
Nov 5, 2012

Standing up for our furry friends

Animal advocacy groups push more laws to protect Arizona pets Edythe Jensen Arizona Capitol Times correspondent The gruesome death of a miniature poodle triggered the latest in a growing number of Arizona animal protection laws. And well-organized activists say the list is far from complete.

Feb 12, 2010

Senate approves bill to stop roadside sale of animals

The Senate has approved a bill that would ban the sale of animals along roadways and in public parks across the state.

Jul 24, 2009

Volunteers set tails Wagging: County animal control makes adoption top priority

Here's a bit of dog-pound math. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has two shelters - one in west Phoenix and one in Mesa. Both rely on a total of some 400 volunteers to help care for and find homes for the nearly 56,000 dogs and cats taken in every year.

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