"If you love your dog, this is the most important book you'll ever read" (Jane Velez-Mitchell, New York Times–bestselling author of Exposed).

Here is an engaging, informative, and no-nonsense look at the everyday situations and issues—and their legal consequences—that affect dogs and their owners. Dished up with a good deal of humor, heart, and pragmatic counsel, every chapter covers a different issue that dogs and their pet parents may face at some time. Author Patti Lawson presents these issues conversationally—not couched in legalese—so every pet parent will know what to expect. With real-life stories and real court cases, this book covers topics people rarely think to ask about or research—until it's too late:

Fighting city hall when a dog runs afoul of the law

The rights of pet parents to take their dogs on public transportation

Providing for a canine companion after an owner's death

Keeping custody of their pet should they divorce or separate

Confiscation of a pet by a humane officer if they violate a city ordinance

Housing rights and those of their dog

Breed-specific legislation . . . and more!

Pet parents can make sure their dog enjoys every legal right and protection available with the great advice and information Lawson presents in this book. What Happens to Rover When the Marriage is Over? is the go-to guide for keeping your pooch out of the pound and you out of court.

"This book belongs on every dog owner's bookshelf." —Darlene Arden, certified animal behavior consultant and author of Rover, Get Off Her Leg