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Owner assured dog was safe around other dogs and offered by text to help with vet bills but now cannot be reached.
answered on Jul 16, 2020
Yes. Looks like you’ll have to sue or pursue criminal charges.
My dog went in to get fixed and they cut off his "thumbs" I call them on his back foot without asking me. Now he has to wear bandages and I have to take him back so they can inspect his wounds. I was not told about this nor was I expecting it.
answered on Jul 15, 2020
No, that is not legal. That sounds like animal abuse/cruelty and/or veterinary malpractice. I can not think of a single medical reason to remove a part of a dog's podal anatomy (foot anatomy).
It took him 3 or 4 months to even ask about the dog. He's neglectful towards the dog. He doesn't like to walk him. And for as long as we've had him giving him back would probably kill the dog.
answered on Jul 15, 2020
Unfortunately, unless this person gave you the dog, he still has ownership rights, even if he is a crappy owner. If you suspect the owner neglects or abuses the dog, you could always call animal control. Otherwise, your only option to keep the dog is to offer to buy the dog from him. If he agrees,... View More 
An officer told my neighbors to shoot my calf, sheep and goat that got out of their pen and into my neighbor's vegetable garden. This has happened just the one time.
answered on Jul 15, 2020
This is a tough question. A person can shoot a dog for attacking his livestock. A person can shoot a wild animal for eating his crops. I've never encountered this particular situation before. I would argue that shooting your livestock for eating from a personal vegetable garden is not legal... View More
We live out in the country and out neighbors will sit outside and and make noises to our dog to go over and today we heard a gunshot and He called and said he shot at our dog after he lured him over can he do that?
answered on Jul 14, 2020
No, that would be animal cruelty/abuse. But, keep your dog fenced in or tethered whenever he's outside to make sure he stays safe since your neighbor is crazy. Report this to animal control or your local law enforcement.
Me and my husband were homeless a year and a half ago and in the process of going to a shelter. We asked my husbands aunt to keep an eye on our dog until we got back on our feet. She agreed. And then she gave our dog away without informing us. She didn’t inform us until we showed up there and my... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2020
You can possibly sue this person in replevin. I would talk to an animal attorney in NY, though, because in CO, once the dog is given to a good faith third party purchaser, the law protects that person and it is almost impossible to get the dog back.
My bf of 11 years and I are about to break up due to issues. He is not able to take care of these dogs. He works to much and they will be kept in a crate or in a house for 13 to 14 hours a day. Legally I am the owner, the vet records and they are registered to me. He paid for them though. Can he... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2020
No. If your name is on their purchase/adoption paperwork plus all the other paperwork, he does not have any rights to them, regardless of his relationship with/to the dogs and/or any financial contribution. Dogs are property under the law, so they are like a couch or a car. If he continues to... View More
A lady who filed it accused my friend of having her dog threatened her while walking pass my friend’s property with no fence. The dog is friendly and well behave. She also does not remember interacting with the accuser or anyone. So we are not sure here if we need a lawyer
answered on Jul 14, 2020
I would highly recommend she get a lawyer when going to court. The consequences to your friend and her dog could be serious, so it's always best to speak to a lawyer to go over defenses and consequences prior to going to court.
I have another male dog i bought. He says I never paid in full for him. There was no contract with him. Now he is saying he is going to take me to court and take both dogs. Can he do that.
answered on Jul 14, 2020
Yes, he can do that. I would recommend talking to a civil litigation or contracts attorney to go over your options and defenses.
answered on Jul 13, 2020
Generally, yes. But you would need to be able to show that the needs for two ESAs is for two separate purposes.
we broke up. I took the dog when I left our apartment because I didn't feel that he would care for the dog properly (he often left for 2 or three days at a time to go drinking with his buddies - hence the reason we broke up). I left the state for a couple months and stayed with my parents... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2020
If you're not living with him, he can't abuse you any more. If he shows up on your property or space, call the police immediately and do not let him enter! If you're afraid the dog will be abused in his possession, keep the dog and stay away from this guy. You can block his... View More
Abracadabra aka Abby is my whole world, my furbaby, my Service Dog! I left her with a friend (sitter) for a few hours and in that time she got out and was part of a hit and run. I took her to the vet, told them she is my world, gave them 2 email addresses since I had just lost my phone and said I... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2020
There's not enough information here, but if the vet thought you abandoned your dog, they can give your dog to a shelter.
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My dog and her two puppys were taken from there home when someone broke into my house and let them out . Animal control kept them for 2 months with my only option being to wait for court and the judges decision... court finslly came and i asked the judge and the ASA told the judge i was... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2020
You will have to sue Animal Control for violating your civil rights. Talk to a civil rights attorney in your area.
My neighbor put glass along fence majorly hurting my dog
answered on Jul 10, 2020
You will have to sue the dog sitter. But it is unlikely you will get your dog back. Your recovery will probably only be the value of your dog.
answered on Jul 10, 2020
If you think it is animal cruelty, you can call animal control in your area. Or, most jurisdictions require a breeder permit or license to operate legally. You can also call animal control for that information to report this person, if you suspect the breeding in illegal. Otherwise, animals are... View More
If it was given as a gift it's to my understanding that you cannot just take it back because of a disagreement
answered on Jul 10, 2020
Your understanding is correct: a gift given and complete is given forever, unless there were conditions attached to the gift. For example, I will give you this puppy if you apply to at least three colleges.
I had them when they was puppy. They almost 9 years old. I’m nothing with out them
So last month my dad's girlfriend passed away. However my dog and her dog are mates and are about to have another litter of puppies. The girlfriend's two children were left her belongings and her stepbrother is the executor of the will. Legally am I entitled to the litter even though my... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2020
Generally, in breeding contract situations where all breeders are actively involved, siring the puppies would give you an ownership interest if that was contracted for. Usually, though, a "stud fee" is paid for the male dog's "performance" so to speak. It sounds like this... View More
nor exchanged money. We were given another dog in January that she is now threatening to take back because she and I had differing opinions on Facebook. The dog was given to us at local store that is owned by A
couple who also works with rescues. A picture was taken of the woman from the... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2020
It sounds like the dog is legally yours, whether you paid money, signed a contract, or not, or were given the dog as a gift. Verbal contracts of donative intent or verbal contracts conveying ownership are just as enforceable as written contracts.
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