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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Tennessee on
Q: Who would be in violation if an unleashed dog runs up to a leashed dog and the leashed dog attacks unleashed dog?

The leashed dog was in front of its home and unleashed dog ran to it.

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on May 19, 2022

The owner of the unleashed dog would be liable for dog at large and the owner of the leashed dog could be liable for dangerous dog with the potential defense of provocation.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Ohio on
Q: Why am I being told I can't adopt my boyfriend dog back after the humane office took it

Sent to court and had hearing and a 600 bind was set for the care of him and again my boyfriend is the owner of this dog but he is my ESA dog

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on May 15, 2022

You are being told that you cannot adopt the dog because your boyfriend still owns the dog unless he fails to pay that $600 cost of care

bond the court just set. If he fails maintain ownership during the case by missing any payments, typically he forfeits his ownership which then goes to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Landlord - Tenant for Missouri on
Q: Is Regulations on Assistance Animals (ESAs) Legal?

Hi, I live in a single family home, in Missouri, which is public housing. I was prescribed by a psychologist an assistance animal to help with my severe generalized anxiety and depression. I went to speak with my landlord and they gave me a thick sheet of “rules” i have to follow such as;... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on May 15, 2022

This is not legal per the Fair Housing Act as a blanket set of rules. Reasonable restrictions can be requested by the landlord if your particular emotional support animal(s) would somehow interfere with the living situation of other residents/ the character of neighborhood (for example your... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Missouri on
Q: Can I sue a business for losing my dog??

I took my dog to a doggy day care about 2days ago when I arrived to pick him up they inform that somehow he got free and bolted through the dog I have yet to find him so I wanted to know what are my options and how to go about them. Thanks

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on May 15, 2022

In short the answer is yes. But it would make more sense to start with demanding more information as to what happened, ask to see any surveillance videos etc to see if you can somehow get some clue as to what may have happened or where he ran off to.

Also find out if your state regulates/...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for Colorado on
Q: My ex-girlfriend stole my cat. Can I get my cat back?

My ex-girlfriend showed up to my apartment uninvited requesting to retrieve the remainder of her items. I allowed her in and she ended up staying a while. I had fallen asleep and when I woke up, my ex and my cat were both gone. I had adopted the cat after we broke up and have documentation that I... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on May 15, 2022

Yes you can still sue her for replevin. I’d also add claims for civil theft (possibility of being awarded attorney fees and triple damages), and also a claim for conversion which has a different mental state requirement than civil theft. The key is getting a show cause hearing set.

The...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for New Jersey on
Q: 5 month old neglected puppy covered in open sores. Owner wants her back after 5 months..

Acquaintance from my work got a 6mnth old pitbull puppy and didn't tell the landlord. He found out after the dog chewed the carpet and made her get rid of the dog. When we took the dog it had open wounds all over its body and was missing half her fur. After medications and medicated baths and... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Feb 17, 2022

She gave you the dog, you accepted the dog, it’s yours. Tell her to go pound sand.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for California on
Q: Can a landlord tell me that if my dog doesn't stop barking I have to rehome him

I have a dog that is in training that is going to be a service dog once all training is complete and only barks when he is left home alone can my landlord tell me if I can’t get him to stop barking when I leave I either have to take him with me or stay home or rehome him?

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Feb 17, 2022

Yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Animal / Dog Law and Civil Litigation for Arizona on
Q: Can a judge force a person to return a pet to it's owner if the owner can prove ownership?

my cat went missing and he was recovered by my neighbor. My neighbor did not know the cat was mine and posted an add for my cat. A lady who has a similar cat found the ad before I did and went and picked up my cat. She refuses to give him back and told me to take her to court. I know it's my... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Feb 16, 2022

You can sue her in a replevin action and if the court agrees you’ve proved ownership the court absolutely can order her to return your cat and even issue a writ to law enforcement directing them to go seize the cat to return to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for California on
Q: Boyfriend and I broke up. He bought the dog. I took him to vets, grooming, microchip in my name etc. can I take the dog?

I feel that the dog is not being properly taken care of since I moved out. My ex is mostly working out of town and for possible moths on end he isn’t even home. Leaving the dog to the roommate who doesn’t really even like dogs. He’s put in a garage all day and food thrown in is bowl and... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Feb 16, 2022

It’s your boyfriend’s dog no matter what you paid for or that you think you’d be a better owner. The best you could do is offer to buy the dog from him, possibly try to get leverage by pointing out what you spent and the care you gave, but those expenditures/services would likely be found... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law on
Q: Are American Bull dogs banded in Miami Dade? If so, can they still be use as an emotional support dog? Tks.

I have a tenant with an emotional support American Bull dog and don't know how that can impact me as a landlord. Can the tenant get pet insurance for an American Bull dog?

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Feb 16, 2022

Pet insurance covers a pet’s veterinary bills just like health insurance covers people’s medical needs. Your tenant needs renters insurance to cover liability and/medical bills caused by a dog. Every landlord should require good tenants carry renters insurance. In rare cases a landlord might be... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Arkansas on
Q: What writ does one need to keep position of a dog

I have taken care of my yorkie for the last 2 + years. Vet Bill's and food and given him a place to stay and grow accustomed to. What paperwork do I need to file with the courts to retain position of Xander

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Feb 16, 2022

You don’t need a writ to keep possession of your dog; rather if another party is claiming ownership that party will need to go to court, file a replevin action against you and if that party is successful, he or she can enforce the judgment by getting a writ of assistance from the court directing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Colorado on
Q: Is it illegal to abandoned and not pick up a dog after asking someone to temporarily watch the dog?

Roommate accepted watching a dog from someone outside the household. Is days past the time for pick up and they haven't picked up the dog, and unable to get a hold of.

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Sep 6, 2021

The roommate who agreed to watch the dog is responsible for its care unless he/she transfers it to a local humane society clearly stating all the details of ownership known to them, identifying the owner and disclosing the details about the owner can’t be contacted.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Colorado on
Q: Neighbor yelled at me for letting my dog pee on the grass in a public area.

I was waking my dogs around the neighborhood and one peed on the grass. The area is a public area and NOT private property. He suggested I go all the way to the green belt and only let my dogs pee in those bushes. Which seems ridiculous. What are the laws about dogs peeing on grass in public areas?... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Sep 6, 2021

In Littleton CO there is no ordinance pertaining to dog urine specifically, the closest thing I could find is this and I don’t believe it applies:

6-1-1: CONDITIONS AND ACTS PROHIBITED:

B. Annoying Odors: The maintenance on any premises in the City of a dog or other animal in such...
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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Ohio on
Q: My girlfriend who l lived with 11 years moved out and took the dogs we bought together. can i get shared custody?

She bought a house and came into my house when I was not there and took the dogs and now will not let me see them.

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Aug 11, 2021

I’m not sure if your situation falls under common law marriage (or if Ohio recognizes such) so I’d suggest you figure that out first. You may need to file for divorce and division of debt/property.

If you are not considered common law married you need to file a replevin action against...
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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: My ex came in where we are both on the lease with his new girlfriend and stole my dog and went give it back

He has been gone with this girl for three weeks he came to two weeks of him being gone ...he took the only key so I could lock my door I started to record audio in case some one broke in ...well they came in for four hours took what ever they wanted went to work the next day and when I came home I... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Aug 11, 2021

You have to appear or otherwise respond to the lawsuit, counterclaim against him for wrongful taking of your dog (replevin).

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Colorado on
Q: getting divorced we shared custody of the dog (which I bought) for a few weeks, she dropped him off now I don't want to

Give him back I have a protection order against her and the dog is on there as well. I have paid vet bills im the only one with a home. He is attached to this home because he has a puppy brother here as well. What kind of rights dose she have to the dog? It was not gifted to her. She took him when... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Aug 11, 2021

The dog will be treated exactly as all your other property and I would make sure your final orders specifically state who gets the dog; shared custody cannot be ordered because it’s a dog not a child.

If you bought the dog during the marriage and it was not a replacement dog for one you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Colorado on
Q: Our neighbors let their animals roam around, here in Colorado Springs, CO. They don't take care of them properly and...

Now we have a pitbull coming to our house all the time, to play with our dogs. He's the sweetest dog. He doesn't like to go back home because he loves us so much. Can we claim this dog if the owners let it roam? I'm afraid of it being hit by a car. The dog played as of his paw hurt,... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Aug 11, 2021

See if HSPPR is still allowing at home stray holds. If yes, contact them stating you found this dog wandering multiple times and you’re afraid it will get hurt if allowed to roam but you’d rather have the dog do the required stray hold at your home instead of their shelter. State you want to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Colorado on
Q: Do I have any rights even though I relinquished them?

Unexpected death in immediate family out of state, nobody was willing/able to watch my dog while I was gone for the service. I could not board him on such short notice due to the boarding facility never having boarded my dog before. Explained situation to vet and they found a rescue for my dog to... View More

Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Aug 1, 2021

Probably not. A competent animal attorney would need to review the documents you signed and obtain more factual information about the situation to see if you have any valid defense.

Have you tried contacting the rescue? Even if you have to pay to adopt him back you should try because...
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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Colorado on
Q: Can I legally throw peanut shells into my neighbor’s yard? He put them there because he feeds the squirrels.
Juliet Piccone
Juliet Piccone
answered on Aug 1, 2021

No. That would be littering. However, it is not legal to feed squirrels in Denver.

Sec. 8-72. - Keeping wild or dangerous animals prohibited.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, possess, keep, maintain, feed, harbor, transport or sell within the city any living wild or...
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