Citizens group hopes to overturn ban on dogs in condos
[NOTE: the Emotional Support Animal bill, part of S2816, is now on the floor of the Senate for a vote.
If adopted -- meaning favorable vote -- the bill in the final Senate version will be sent over to the House to be voted upon.
That guarantees the both chambers have the same wording! ]

Pet Owners Outfox Condo Boards
[NOTE: Bobby is our Public Relations Advisor. Click here to see our officers.]

Legal cases address pets' value to owners; Loss of companionship gaining attention

So, Do I Make the Cut?
"Brokers say that most buyers will pass up dream apartments before they will give up their pets."

Urge Congress to Support Tax Deductions for Animal Companions

Ensuring a "Yes-Pets" Rule

Condo owners may be able to have pets - WPTV NewsChannel 5

No Dogs Allowed
(be sure to read the comments that follow)

Pet-food contamination cases could lead to legal changes

No Pet Left Behind

Debating Creature Comforts (NJ)

Senior Dogs Living with Senior Citizens

Florida Puts Kibble on the Menu as Restaurants Welcome Dogs

Legislature faces bills from pets to religious symbols
(make sure to see the comments at the end!)

Chicago condo owners told to ditch cats

(NYC) New Pets in Housing Bill

Overweight Dog Allowed in Wisconsin Case

Doctors creating clashes in condos by 'prescribing' pets for ailing seniors

Current pets allowed but cannot be replaced in this Connecticut case: article part1, part2

Legal Protection For Pets

Travelers increasingly find welcome for pets on road

When will [condo boards] ever learn?

More pets are going to work

Raising Canine: Every Dog has its Day in These Pet Palaces

Animal Companions Are Finding Acceptance in the Workplace

a house is not a home without a pet

Condo Owner Leads Pet Petition Protest

Reader weighs in on having pets in condos

Disabled Woman's Dog Has Its Day

Miami Beach Walk approved October 11, 2006!

another case where a condo board is not adhering to established disability and fair housing law:
http://www.ccfj.net/condoservicedog2.html

Dogs At Work: A Perk That Pays Off

Animals add companionship and warmth to local churches

Canines help ease emotional pain for patients

David Shapiro, VP of Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc was interviewed on "On the Commons" 9/29/06
Hear the interview online at http://www.ccfj.net/OTCDShapiro93006.html

Purina Touts Life-Enriching Benefits of Pet Ownership Among Seniors

Florida State Representative Julio Robaina interviewed on "On the Commons" on 9/16/06.
He specifically mentions his support for people wanting pets (about 20 minutes in to the show) and
specifically mentions Citizens for Pets in Condos (later in the show, approximately 45 minutes in.):
http://www.ccfj.net/OTCJRob91606.html (audio)

Lawyers Must Plan for More Pet Custody Cases

even in Australia: We need more pet-friendly developments, says REIQ

"Pets bring unconditional love and happiness to any home, and
the bond created between an orphaned pet and human is priceless."
source - press release from Kroger/P&G/ASPCA

Canines Lapping Up Luxury in Miami Beach

Cities in Florida Cool With Doggie Dining

story and newsclip video: Condo Threatens To Split WWII Vet And His Dog

pet-friendly beach walk becomes a permanent feature of Miami Beach

Condo Dog Fight on Newschannel 5

Cat Owner Victory Puts Condo Board in Doghouse

click to see "The Healing Power of Pets," article in the June issue of Natural Awakenings magazine

The age-old human-animal bond is a changing paradigm:
People have come to view of pets as members of the family!!
read more

Pet peeves: Condo owners fight no-pet rules as newer high-rises welcome cats and dogs

Pets as medicine: a touchy subject

HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) interviewed the
Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert about trends in congress to protect animals:
US Representative Hastert said, "These are beings. You have to take care of them. They're part of your family!"
Click to see the video clip in Windows Media Player Format or in Real Player Format.

Citizens for Pets in Condos founder, Maida W Genser and her cats Spike and Priya are featured in the May/June issue of Florida InsideOut magazine. The article is NOT available online, but you can purchase a copy of the magazine at Barnes & Noble or other magazine vendors. The article, by Joann Biondi, is entitled,
"Putting the Pooch on a Diet and Insisting the Dog is a Cat."
It goes into some of the extremes that people will utilize to fight to keep their pets.

Miami Herald "Condo Line" 05/21/06

Legal Case Could Redefine the Value of Companion Animals:

...growing ranks of animal law attorneys are working to convince courts that a companion animal should be measured by more than its cash value. Often they claim intentional infliction of emotional distress, for harm done to the owner, as well as loss of companionship..."

According to this article - Condo owners fight to keep pets in no-pet communities: South Florida Sun-Sentinel the Office of Equal Opportunity in Palm Beach County handles at least one pet rules case a month. That is just one Florida county! Just one law firm says they deal with 40 or 50 pet disputes a year in Palm Beach and Broward counties. And the state Condo Ombudsman gets at least one call a week about pet issues.

Elderly PSL cat owner clawing to keep 5 'babies'

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Pet Owners Outfox Condo Boards [NOTE: Bobby is our Public Relations Advisor. Click here to see our officers.]

Legal cases address pets' value to owners; Loss of companionship gaining attention

Pet Owners Outfox Condo Boards
[NOTE: Bobby is our Public Relations Advisor. Click here to see our officers.]