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Originally Posted by terisuebernie  Years ago, my mother was sued by someone when her german shepherd attacked two toy poodles. The court ruled that the toy poodles were "personal property" because they were under 10 lbs. and they were allowed to go EVERYWHERE because they were considered personal property. Does anyone know a lawyer or anything about the law that can be checked. I've tried to check it out in Pennsylvania but haven't gotten very far. Maybe I'll email Cindy Adams and see what she knows! We are trying to go to the South Caroline, Myrtle Beach, and can't find a "nice" hotel that will take my baby! It stinks.  |
Most states follow the rule that dogs and other domestic animals are personal property. This isn't very helpful as far as bringing them along with you, however. UNFORTUNATELY! Most policies regarding dogs are due to health reasons, and are for safety. An analogy would be a gun is your personal property, but there are certain restrictions regarding where you can take it (I don't own guns, just trying to make an analogy). I would do a search for "pet friendly hotels" on the net - I have found some good sites that list hotels by city that allow pets.
One more note - Pets being personal property may not be a good thing. The way the laws are (at least in Virginia), if your pet is in a purse style carrier, and you have it on your arm, and someone comes up to you and intentionally hits the carrier, they have committed a battery on YOU, and you can press charges for battery. IF your puppy is on a leash, or is not "attached" to you, and they come up and kick your puppy, arguably the puppy is "personal property" and you would not recover as much. I know I feel like my Sassy is much more than personal property. She's my BABY!
Anyway - I take Sassy with me in her carrier EVERYWHERE. I'm not scared, and I'm not being sneaky, I just hate to leave her alone. If there is a sign that says no dogs, I'll leave her at home, but otherwise I'm taking her until I'm told I can't!