Corbin, KY asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky

Q: If a dog showed up to my porch at the end of jan, and we took the dog to check for a chip, tried to find the owners and

Was unsuccessful in this attempt, if the owners showed up in July, after we have about $1000 in the dog, what are the chances that we will lose the case in court of keeping her? She is microchipped and has her up to date rabies

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Animal & Dog Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Your chances of winning are pretty good, all things considered. Abandoned and unchipped all play out for you.

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