At Boston Dog Lawyers, we fight for the rights of pet owners, ensuring that their pets aren’t unfairly punished for acting on instinct. One of our most recent cases, defending a 13-year-old Labrador-Pitbull mix named Smoky, is a powerful example of why legal advocacy for animals matters.

A “dangerous” or “vicious” dog designation is a legal classification applied when authorities determine that a dog poses a significant threat to public safety. While the specific criteria vary by state and municipality, common factors include...

At Boston Dog Lawyers, we recently hit pause on accepting veterinary malpractice cases—and after careful reflection, we’ve decided to press play again.