http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Nearly 40 percent of American households have at least one dog, according to an annual survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. The average number of dogs per household stands at 1.7, with the total number of dogs in the United St... http://www.articlealley.com/article_567261_19.html 01st July 2008 It’s every homeowner’s nightmare: A stranger slips and falls on your property and sues for damages. You assume your homeowners insurance protects you against such lawsuits, and most of the time it does. 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