Entries for December 2010

Kennel refuses to reimburse family for emergency medical bills for Maltese puppy after providing guarantee that dog was healthy.

Attorneys with The Animal Law Center in Wheatridge, Colorado announce they have filed a civil lawsuit today against North Washington Street Kennel (NWSK), 7174 N. Washington St., Denver, CO,  on behalf of clients Rochelle and Dano Goforth of Commerce City, Colorado. The Goforths are suing the kennel and owner Jeff Fortin for fraud after they unknowingly purchased a Maltese puppy infected with Parvo, Coccidia (intestinal parasites), Giardia, and kennel cough.

Attorneys with The Animal Law Center in Wheatridge, Colorado are disappointed with the recent decisions taken by the city councils of Denver and Aurora with regard to their breed bans. In both cities last night, the councils voted to retain breed bans without making reasonable accommodations for citizens who utilize restricted breeds as service dogs.