1. About the Book
2. Terminology
3. Special Features

1. What is Property?
2. A Brief History
3. Should Dogs be Property?

1. Statutory (Written) Law

1. Rules and Regulations

1. The Common Law
2. Civil and Criminal Law
3. The Supreme Law of the Land

1. First Amendment

1. Chilling Free Speech

1. Fourth Amendment
2. Fourteenth Amendment
3. Other Constitutional Claims

1. Federal Law

1. The Animal Welfare Act

1. Dogs in Scientific Research
2. The Internet and Pet Stores
3. Dog Fighting

1. Animal Crush Video Law
2. The Fur Products Labeling Act
3. Americans with Disabilities Act and Service Dogs

1. State Laws
2. Local Ordinances

1. A New Dog

1. Rescue Groups and Shelters
2. The Hobby Breeder
3. The Pet Shop
4. Internet Sales
5. Where You Live

1. Rentals
2. Condominiums and Gated Communities
3. State and Federally Assisted Housing

1. Health and Safety of Your Dog

1. Licensing and Registration
2. Vaccinations
3. Spay/Neuter
4. Adequate Care
5. Pet Insurance

1. Public Health and Safety

1. Dogs Running Loose
2. Number of Animals
3. Nuisance

1. Taking Your Dog with You

1. To the Park
2. Airplanes and Trains
3. In Restaurants
4. At Work
5. Pet Friendly Hotels

1. My New Dog has Problems

1. Shelters and Rescue Groups
2. Retail Sales/Breeders/Internet

1. Ownership Disputes

1. Family Law Custody Disputes
2. The Rescue Group Wants the Dog Back
3. The Municipal Shelter Has Your Dog
4. Finders Keepers

1. Wrongful Death/Injury

1. Veterinary Malpractice
2. Groomers, Boarding Facilities, Dog Walkers, and Trainers

1. Negligence
2. Bailment
3. Contract
4. Consumer Protection/Breach of Warranty

1. Angry Neighbors
2. Product Manufacturers
3. Police Shootings

1. Dangerous Dogs

1. The Law
2. Dog Bites
3. Prevention
4. If Your Dog Bites
5. The Process

1. Animal Abuse and Human Violence
2. The Law

1. Punishment
2. Mens Rea (Culpability)
3. The Physical Act
4. Negligent Cruelty
5. Felony Cruelty

1. The Many Faces of Animal Cruelty

1. Hoarding
2. Overextended Rescue Groups
3. Puppy Mills

1. Reporting/Investigations/Prosecutions
2. Process

1. Wills

1. The Gift of Your Dog

1. Alternatives to a Will
2. Pet Trusts
3. Emergencies and Disasters

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