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Eight is Enough… Dogs, That Is
I’m always impressed when I see someone walking several dogs at once. Even with well-behaved dogs, being able to control them all at once isn’t always easy. And unfortunately, the truth is, sometimes even the most professional dog walker will lose control, if let’s say, a cat comes into sight or a scuffle happens between dogs in the pack. In SF, it’s common to see a dog walker with five or more dogs at once. But how many is too many? Last week, the Board of Supervisors officially decided to put a cap on the number of dogs that can be walked at one time in a city park. The magic number? Eight.
Pet Fostering is Tax Deductible!
If you’re a pet foster parent, good news for you as tax season rolls around again: you can write off those expenses you’ve racked up for the animals you’ve been fostering. That includes vet bills, food, and even the gas needed to transport the pets to appointments and to meet potential adopters. In June 2011, Jan Van Dusen, a volunteer at Oakland-based Fix Our Ferals won a court battle against the IRS, setting a precedent for tax deductions for fostering.
Hopefully, the tax breaks will encourage some new foster moms and dads, who might otherwise be afraid of the costs!
Max Number of Pooches Proposed for San Francisco Dog Walkers
Professional dog walkers are kind of my heroes. After a couple months of having a two dog household, I have yet to master walking two dogs at once. And my pups weigh around 14 lbs…together. Please try not to judge me too hard. When you live in the city it’s not uncommon to see a dog walker with a large pack of dogs — the most of I’ve seen is 10 dogs at once — but there’s new legislation that could make it illegal for dog walkers to walk more than 7 dogs at once in San Francisco. Read the rest of this entry »
Toronto Bans the Sale of Cats and Dogs in Pet Stores
This issue caught my eye during Toronto’s last municipal election, and I’m so glad to see it finalized now: pet shops in the city are no longer allowed to sell cats and dogs unless they’re from a shelter, rescue group, or people giving up animals for free. Read the rest of this entry »
