Asked in Animal / Dog Law for California

Q: My wife offered to watch my friends dog while we went on deployment. While watching the dog he destroyed the house

Our leasing office does not allow his breed. And has told us to get rid of the dog or move out. The dog has brought complaints about his aggression. My friend can’t find anyone to watch his dog. I can’t loose my house. I can’t keep the dog. What do I do?

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William John Light
William John Light
Answered
  • Animal & Dog Law Lawyer
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Tell your friend that you will have to surrender the dog to Animal Control or a shelter by a specific date because you can no longer care for it for the reasons you described. If he hasn't made arrangements by that date, surrender the dog.

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