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It took me months to finally get my dog funded to get this dental appointment. They knew I didn't want him neutered. My girlfriend dropped him off and spoke to them about the dental work they were going to do, and they said nothing about neutering him to her. I went into pick him up and asked... View More 
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
I'm truly sorry to hear about your situation. In general, veterinarians should obtain explicit consent before performing any medical procedures on a pet, including neutering. If they performed a procedure without the owner's permission, they may be liable for professional negligence or... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
I'm truly sorry to hear about your situation. In general, veterinarians should obtain explicit consent before performing any medical procedures on a pet, including neutering. If they performed a procedure without the owner's permission, they may be liable for professional negligence or... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2017
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk%3AFairbanks,_Alaska#Moose_law
She says we agreed on this. And we talked about it and I said we will see and she just demands she gets one she also didn't sign an agreement either. So my true question do I have to give her a puppy
answered on Sep 24, 2017
No, unless a court of law determines that you so agreed.
I gave my dog to a friend thinking they were going to be good owners. A week later they sold the dog to someone else. I am listed as the owner on the AKC registration paper and I still have the paper in my possession. Can I legally get "my" dog back?!
answered on Jun 9, 2016
No, you sold the dog. The AKC registration is incorrect (You do not own the dog; the new owner probably can correct it if he/she has a bill of sale), and in any event is not the proper way to perfect a security interest in animals such as dogs.
answered on Aug 10, 2015
Probably. I note that this question was asked some 16 months ago. Contact me if you have not yet resolved this matter.
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