Legal Guides

ESA cats and the Fair Housing Act: what every renter and landlord should know

Emotional Support Animal cats have legal protections under the federal Fair Housing Act that override pet restrictions in many cases. The documentation requirements have tightened, and the line between legitimate need and ESA-letter mills is shifting.

Feral cats and TNR programs: US state laws and best practices

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the predominant US approach to managing feral and community cat populations. State legal status varies widely, from explicit support to ambiguity. The science, the law, and the practical steps for community cat caregivers.

Cat ownership state laws in the US: a practical overview

Cat law in the US is fragmented by state and municipality. Licensing, microchip requirements, declaw bans, free-roaming statutes, and shelter hold periods all vary. A practical orientation for owners, not legal advice.