Dog is microchipped in my name. All vet fees payed by me. She has AKC papers. I didn’t care about those.
answered on Dec 18, 2020
You can file a small claims court case that does not involve attorneys and use any evidence you have to prove the breeder gave you the dog for free and has no legal entitlement to it. Dogs are considered personal property so you would have to file a claim to be able to keep your pet.
Animal control knows it’s not my dog but gave me citation saying anyone who sleeps at the house is responsible for the dog. I didn’t even know there was an issue with the dog and my brother who is the caregiver and provider for the dog.
answered on Dec 7, 2020
If the dog is registered and has vet records tied to him, you need to provide those to animal control prior to the hearing. I would also have your brother providing a statement the dog is he and he is responsible. I wish you all well.
The common space is technically inside our property.
The dog picked up the kitten and dropped it immediately when she realized she hurt it.
Punctured its belly.
My neighbor called the police and said the dog has bitten her before and that is untrue.
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answered on Nov 24, 2020
The answers to your questions depend on what your lease says constitutes an evictable action and your landlord. This can be independent of the criminal process. I would highly recommend you to speak to an animal lawyer or criminal defense lawyer in your area.
Can I plead guilty ahead of time and just pay the fine or do I actually have to go to court? My dog did get out, no one was bitten and no property was damaged.
answered on Sep 8, 2020
You should contact the court, or better yet, contact a local attorney to guide you through the process as to how that particular court handles things.
Me & my boyfriend were 17 and living with his dad when we got a puppy. Few months later down the road his dad found a gf and we all moved in with her but her male dog and our male dog didn’t get along and wanted to kill eachother over our other female dog so we had to get rid of our male dog.... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2020
I believe that is the policy of most shelters. I don't believe there is anything you can do about that.
answered on Jul 20, 2020
If it’s your roommate, doesn’t he live there? Won’t he eventually come back? You can’t just give his dog to the shelter because that would constitute theft or civil theft and/or subject you to a lawsuit.
We have a dog and 2 small children. We had an electrical fence installed to contain our dog. We live in Michigan. Are there any laws that required pet owners to get a fence or containment system installed?
answered on Jun 22, 2020
In most areas dogs are required to be contained by either some sort of fence (invisible fencing is acceptable) or on a leash when not in direct control of the owner.
The ‘direct control’ is the tricky part. (Think hunting dogs For example, that are allowed to be off leash So long as... View More
What can I do if she takes my dog to a shelter without consent when the agreement was for 30 days and it's only been 2 weeks,is it illegal,can I press charges
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Did you or are you paying her to watch the dog? If not, it's hard to say it's a contract. Obviously she doesn't want to watch the dog anymore. Your best bet would be to pick it up as soon as you can and be done with her.
I bought the puppy because I needed her. She means a lot to me and I don't want to have to give her up. She has somewhere she can stay but obviously I'd like her at my house during the day to spend time with me. My mom said if she found her here she'd send her to the pound. Can my... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
A part of the answer is going to depend on your age. But more generally, Mom's house, Mom's rules.
answered on Dec 26, 2018
I qualify my "yes" answer with you need to check into your compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any applicable state or local ordinances addressing same. Very generally, you could not deny housing to an otherwise qualified tenant just because they make use of a service animal.
We have not violated any of their rules and have been great renters. The management company has been avoiding us, hanging up on our calls, and threatening to file harassment but will not explain to us or show us in our lease how this is legal. Our lease states that no changes will be made unless in... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2018
I agree that changing rules regarding pets are not the same as changing fees. This opinion however is limited in scope as a competent real estate attorney would need to see a copy of a lease.
He's licensed to her but she isn't his caregiver and doesn't take care of him. He lives with me. My new girlfriend and my family love him.
answered on Sep 18, 2018
I guess it depends on why you were allowed to keep the dog after you broke up with ex-girlfriend. Did she tell you you could have the dog? Or was the dog with you temporarily, with an understanding that she could have it back? You said you’ve “owned” the dog for 5 months, which implies... View More
Can I get in trouble
answered on Aug 18, 2018
Anyone can call the police. I think you left out facts like possibly the dog was snarling and acting in a way that seemed like it would attack.
Does "is of leash" mean "is off leash"?
If so many laws exist that dogs are required to be on a leash
My cat Baxter is not registered to either one of us, but I got him, took care of his every needs. My ex continuously says that I cannot have him back, but their has to be another way. I'm not myself without my Baxter, I so desperately need him back but I have NO clue how to even go about... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Domestic animals are considered personal property in Michigan. You can file what's called a Claim and Delivery action in your local district court for the return of your cat.
answered on Apr 17, 2017
The limitations period under Michigan law for breach of contract is six years. Therefore, if you have a claim for a breach of contract (more particularly a warranty that the pupply was disease free) then unless the cintract provides otherwise you have six years from the accrual of the claim to sue.
I am fostering a dog. I have had it longer than the owner and it is at the vet under my name. She comes from a home with small children and she can be snappy at times. The reason why I am fostering her is because the owner at the time could not support her. I worry about her health and safety with... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
No. Work something out with the owner. Sounds like they are relying on the bond you have formed to get a free ride.
My friends dog damaged hundreds of dollars of my property and is refusing to compensate for it. What can I do?
answered on Jul 26, 2016
File a small claims action in your local district court. No lawyers are permitted in small claims court. The problem is that even if you win he may not be collectible.
My dog just likes to run after the kid, but does nothing to hurt him, or even comes close to him. But the kid gets scared and runs... So is that breaking any laws?
answered on Jul 1, 2016
Dog cant sneak out if he's on the leash.If the kid isn't on your property you are asking for trouble.Technically, depending on the law in your township, you may be violating leash laws.
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answered on May 28, 2016
The liability for a dog bite or dog attack will depend on the laws in place where the incident took place. Some states have strict liability for dog bite incident. In other words, a dog owner is liable even if the dog never attacked a person in the past. Some states have a "one bite... View More
We just spent $3500 to have dental surgery on our adopted dog because he was in severe pain! A veterinarian in OH even made mention he had one chipped tooth, but he was MISSING MANY!!!! How can a vet miss that and deemed him healthy??
answered on Oct 31, 2015
You should have looked at the dog's teeth when you adopted him.
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