A proposed new bill in New Jersey would give owners the chance to sue for more substantial damages if their pet is injured or killed. If it became law, “Scruffles Law,” named after a Bulldog who died after a grooming appointment at a PetSmart in Flemington, would allow pet owners to sue for statutory damages up to $10,000, as well as punitive damages based on emotional distress.
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What do you do if your 2-1/2 year old Siamese is a biter? Too late to reprimand as a kitten, she’s adorable, loves people , literally eats thru her toys in one day, teasers, mice , everything . Need to address this problem. When she sleeps she curls up with mommy ( me) and in her sleep jaws my arm .
Now what do we do?