Q: Can i sue the ASPCA for negligence
All I wanted to do was make an appointment for my dog cause she was really sick and they told me that they don't take my zip code but they can bring their Moblie Truck to my area do I have a case and in the result my dog passed away.
A: So sorry for the loss of your dog. In New York, dogs and other pets are, in the eyes of the law, "chattel." Any damages to which you might be entitled are limited to the fair market value of your dog. You cannot recover any damages for your own loss of companionship or emotional distress.
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