Your current state is Virginia
I have the cat on security video walking up to me on 3/18/2023 at 5:13AM wanting to be petted. I petted him. Without provocation, he lunges at me and seizes my right hand and bites it several times all the while clawing my right arm with his hind feet. I pull away and the cat stands there looking... Read more »
My son is being falsely accused of assault and threatening to cause bodily harm with an animal (dog) the woman claimed he had a dog and threatened her with it and pointed a gun at her. She also claimed he took advantage of her , after she invited him upstairs, they were drinking and carrying on... Read more »
This is why you became a lawyer - to get JUSTICE! These people have not only deceived us they think they can deceive the Court, and we have all the evidence!! ( All organized, affidavits, exhibits, expert witness, expert report, ) Everything organized and ready to go! I have been out of work an... Read more »
last February by the Breeder who disguised friendly offers to dogsit. She then forged a "surrender of ownership". (see #BringPuppyCashHome) We live in Manhattan and first reported the theft in our Neighborhood precinct. However given the theft took place in New Jersey (the breeder sent a... Read more »
I'm in CA and ordered a kitten online from Texas. It was sent by mail but it ended up in Seattle. They want to charge me with animal abandonment if I do not pay $600 which I do not have if I want to get him here or send him back to Texas. They did not tell me about these fees beforehand. What... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
It's possible that you could face charges of animal abandonment if the kitten was shipped to Seattle and is now in a situation where it is not being cared for or has been left without appropriate arrangements being made for its care. Abandonment of an animal is a criminal offense in many... Read more »
We both had our dogs off leash in a public park where that is common practice, but against city ordinance. Their dog snapped when my dog got close to his ball. My dog reacted. They had a quick scuffle. My dog is double the size. The other owner said he saw an injury at the time but couldn’t find... Read more »
My dog was attacked and I was bitten (in Florida) when a woman let her dog run out of the house unleashed. She supposedly agreed to pay my urgent care bills. I sent her the bills and she insists on seeing my medical records from the facility. The records indicate that they are private and should... Read more »
I recently adopted a dog and had to rehome her due to allergies. The rescue is claiming I’m not allowed to rehome her based on contract I signed. I signed a contract but never received a copy. I paid for the dog and the microchip is in my name. I gave the dog to someone else and now the rescue... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Surly the driver and the delivery company for alll your damages.
I bought a Male maltipoo from a Craigslist seller and they still have puppies for sell with a new number but same guy, the puppy ended up being not vaccinated even though he claimed it was and he's said he would send me the birth certificate and vaccination records through email. The person... Read more »
answered on Mar 18, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the situation with your puppy. If you believe that the Craigslist seller sold you a sick dog and failed to provide the necessary vaccination and medical records, you may be able to take legal action against them.
Here are some steps you can take to report the... Read more »
What legal action can I take on her behalf?
answered on Mar 18, 2023
That is a personal injury case if the dog had vicious propensities. Call my office and we will help.
I answered a local online add for “free puppy to a good home”, I contacted the owner and she agreed to let me meet the puppy. I did not leave after this meeting with the dog. Later that evening the owner contacted me, saying she would let me take the dog for the night and we agreed to meet... Read more »
Resident and counselor agree it would be beneficial on mental health issues that resident has a small dog or cat she can care for and give her a routine and since of purpose and reason for living. But lives in a nursing facility. Would the Administrator and owners have to comply with the Emotional... Read more »
if someone were to get arrested for either animal cruelty or aggravated animal cruelty and they were facing 5 years of jail, paying fines, and no being around animals but took a plea deal of 2 years of probation and 2 years of house arrest would they still be allowed around animals during their... Read more »
Neighbors dog won't leave my property and trying to mount my dog and attack her because both are un fixed still and I talked with owner and they won't keep dog on own property but say they own 14 acres of land. And can't keep the dog on their own property. What can I do to make sure... Read more »
answered on Mar 17, 2023
If the scorch torch was defective, and you have persuasive evidence of that defect, you can sue the manufacturer under a product liability theory.
You should be able to recover the fair market value of both your car and your dog, and maybe even loss of use for a reasonable time so you... Read more »
answered on Mar 17, 2023
The cost of a "dog at large" citation in California can vary depending on the jurisdiction where the citation was issued. Typically, the fine for a first-time "dog at large" violation can range from $100 to $500, but this can vary depending on the local ordinances in the... Read more »
Moved to Michigan from Alabama with my boyfriend I flew and he drove our van. Before he left he abandoned my cat and left her with his family. It's been an entire year now and I finally have the money to drive down and get her. Do I have legal rights to her still?
I have messages saying that he gave me the dog and that he wouldn't take the dog back.
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