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Dog Bites Up in AU - Especially at Home

Dog bites rose 22 percent over the last 10 years in Australia. A new study also found that children under 4 are more likely to be bitten by Jack Russell terriers and Kelpies. Eighty percent of dog bites occur in the home, the study says. (Read more from The Advertiser)

What if your dog bites someone - or you are bitten? Get the answers you need - before an emergency arises - in this Law in Your Life podcast. Host Angela Wilson finds out what you need to know from attorney Keith Culter.

Animals Improve Health

They may drive you crazy at times with hairballs, half-eaten slippers or accidental puddles, but pet owners just can't get enough of their furry friends. A recent study shows that living with animals can improve your life - especially your health. (Read more) But what happens if you die before your pet? What happens to your companion? How will they be cared for? Law in Your Life host Angela Wilson tackles this topic in an interview with attorney Greg Jones.

Victims Tells How to Prevent Dog Bites

In Jacksonville, Fla., a woman will undergo extensive reconstructive surgery after she was bitten by a friend's Boston terrier. The professional dog trainer wants others to know how to prevent dog bites during National Dog Bite Prevention Week - this week. Read more about her story in at News4Jax.com. 

The CDC offers up a comprehensive list of ways to prevent dog bites. If your family is involved in an incident, listen to this Law in Your Life podcast with Kansas City attorney Keith Cutler who discusses the issue from all perspectives.

Your Pets: Their Care After Your Death

The LA Times recently posted an article about pet care. What happens to your pet when you die? Should you take care of them as you do your family in the will or trust? Nearly 40 states in the union have laws that allow pet owners to care for their furry little friends after they die. (Read more)

In this Law in Your Life interview, Missouri attorney Greg Jones shares what you need to know about pet trusts, pet care, and caregivers.