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May 13, 2021
A pet sitter tortured their dog. Why they fear his six-month sentence puts other animals and people
VANCOUVER—Milagros and Jayson Henkel had just sat down for Christmas Eve dinner with their family in Peru when they got the call that...
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Mar 10, 2021
Pets in condos: advocates press stratas to adopt more animal-friendly bylaws
Vancouver lawyer Rebeka Breder (seen with her rescue dog Bowen) says a number of courts are now saying that decisions involving pets must...
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Feb 21, 2021
No implied warranty for 'used goods' kitty in case that highlights pets as property
Lawyer says courts have come a long way from 2005 case in which ailing dog was compared to a stereo. In this stock image, a Siberian cat...
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Aug 9, 2020
Rebeka Breder: A new era for defending dogs
August 9th, 2020 It's the one-year anniversary of when the law in British Columbia changed for defending dogs accused of being...
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Aug 2, 2020
After small dogs killed by larger breeds, owners call for separate areas in Vancouver off-leash park
Experts say owners should watch their pets when playing with differently sized dogs. CBC News · Posted: Aug 02, 2020 6:00 AM PT Vanessa...
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Jul 7, 2020
Ban on dog breeds like pit bulls are ‘ineffective’ says animal rights lawyer
Listen to the interview here. Victor Kaisar Jul 7, 2020 2:25 PM A lawyer who specializes in animal rights says breed bans on certain...
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Jun 23, 2020
Dog owners sue RCMP officer for acting as judge, jury and executioner in slain goat case
Lawyer hopes case will lead RCMP to develop policies for dealing with dogs on private property.
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Apr 2, 2020
Who Gets the Dog or Cat Upon Break-Up?
When a couple adopts a dog or cat together, they do not think about what would happen to their beloved companion if they split up....
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Mar 22, 2020
Pet Rights Under COVID-19 Quarantine
Over the last several days, I’ve heard concerning comments about how to handle people’s companion animals during the Covid-19 crisis,...
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Mar 2, 2020
How Should We Handle Aggressive Dogs in the City
This is the great #AggressiveDog debate. In studio we have #AnimalLawyer Rebeka Breder, as well as #Vancouver Councillor Pete Fry, who is...
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