***new*** Nick Santino Suicide: Condo Pet Policy Blamed for Actor's Death, more
Pets needed for emotional support can spark condo disputes
Retiring Baby Boomers give Florida a cold shoulder
Spending on pets rises during recession
Couple want to keep dog despite condo's no-pet policy
Associations challenge pets as emotional support - The Coastal Star
Dogs adept at reading people's minds
Disputes continue over pets in condos
Parma, Ohio Adds Term “Guardian” To Animal-related Ordinances
[Why is this important?: This is a part of a trend for greater appreciation of the human-animal bond.]
Dogs can instinctively sense a friendly face
It's a Dogfight, by Athena Ponushis, 5/26/2011, Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter Florida Weekly
Broward files its first emotional disability pet lawsuit
Broward files suit for woman's right to live with a Chihuahua named Sweetie
Dallas High Rise Defines High Rise Lifestyle
Spending on pets up during lean economic times: poll
Broward to sue for Deerfield widow's right to live in Century Village condo with Chihuahua
Sun-Sentinel video by Mike Stocker above.
See channel 7 WSVN footage on this case
HERE.
Woman Sues Homeowner's Association to Keep Pets
Vets-in-training helping elderly keep animals
AARP Bulletin, October 2010
more info
Tamarac group looks to reform condo legislation
Pets in Condos: Why Not?
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How To Handle Aging Parents' Pets
Pet owners Design Living Space with Pets in Mind
"Your're more and more likely to see dogs on capitol hill."
Tamarac woman's group fights for pet ownership rights
Luxury Pet Resort opening at Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Condo association forcing 88 year old woman with dementia to get rid of cat, by Eve Samples
Report on 2010 Fair Housing Symposiums - bottom line: HUD regulations ARE the law in Florida condos
Dog prescribed by doctor may get couple evicted from mobile home
Woman battles condo association to keep dog
Here is the BIG news: the Broward County Office of Equal Opportunity (the local Fair Housihng Assistance Partner for HUD) saw the story and called Ms. Bosso to offer help. She is filing a complaint with HUD and
we think she'll win.
Documentary captures pet owners struggles
Tamarac Group looks to Reform Condo Legislation
Stuart couple in fight with homeowners' association over cat
follow up article: Kindness of the masses rallies to help couple and their cat
Tax Cuts for Pets?
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Condo Blog topic: Is Your Board Giving You a Hard Time About Your Pet?
Even in a recession, people spend on their pets (see It's a Dog's Life)
Dog lovers hot under collar in Boca condo clash
(see Jan Bergemann's comments at the bottom)
Residents, health group ask condo associations to allow pets
Humana becomes corporate sponsor of Citizens for Pets in Condos (press release)
Airport seeks operator to build pet hotel
pilot program in NJ to finally allow pets in campsites
[NJ is one of the trouble areas, outside of Florida, where there are problems getting pets into condos.
Citizens for Pets in Condos is happy to see positive changes in that state.]
What can you do if your condo doesn't allow pets?, Palm Beach Daily News, 5/4/2009
Owners willing to fight over pet policies, Hi-Riser, 4/23/2009
Refilling an Empty Nest, When -- if ever -- is it too late to get another pet
[This burning question might be the REAL reason behind no-pet deed restrictions in 55+ housing.]
Pet Airways of Delray Beach plans to take off with only dogs and cats aboard
[This is another sign of an increasingly pet-friendly environment in south Florida.]
30-Pound Pooch Might Have to Go
Port St. Lucie Woman To Be Evicted On Christmas Day,
Neighborhood Says Woman Can't Have Service Dog
Pet charities also feeling pinch of recession (Citizens for Pets in Condos gets a mention!)
WEST BOCA DOG PARK OPENS JULY 26!(scroll down to see article)
Two articles about Bay Families with Dogs in the News Herald:
1) Sunday Shell Island Article, "Shell Island Rules Change":
http://www.newsherald.com/news/panama_4842___article.html/rules_beach.html
2) Tuesday Shell Island Editorial Comment, "Our View, Relaxing the Rules":
http://www.newsherald.com/articles/many_4878___article.html/state_law.html
Hallandale Beach to test three dog parks
With economy in bad shape, unwanted pets on rise
Left-behind pets are silent victims of South Florida foreclosure crisis
[online comment by Barbara FeeneyPet Friendly Beach Cleanup and Pet Expo
NYC Pets in Condos Bill
Woman Battles HOA over Dog
Condo resident bucks rules for love of pet
dog saves injured woman
one out of five U.S. companies allow employees to have pets in the workplace
1st dog receives official OK to rove about city hall in Toledo
