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Politics● LowOct 28 · Oct 28, 2026, 7:07 AM

California Lawmaker Introduces 'Dunkin's Law' After Prolific Couple's Dog Dies in Training Facility

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Following the heat‑stroke death of a two‑year‑old dog housed at a Los Angeles training center, a California Republican proposes federal reform to strengthen protections for companion animals and provide owners with a legal path to justice. The bill, named after the dog, aims to tighten licensing, accountability and oversight across commercial care facilities, shelters and rescue organizations.

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