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The owner of the dog fled the scene on camera, and I'm not sure if the license plate can be discerned.
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Under California law, victims of dog bites may be eligible for compensation under certain circumstances. While dog bites themselves are not explicitly listed as qualifying for victim's compensation, you may still have legal options. When a dog owner flees the scene after an incident, it can... View More 
answered on Jul 11, 2024
Have you considered contacting FedEx and asking for compensation?
i recently took my 4 pound puppy into the vet for vomiting. doctor said he was having too many treats for his size and had a swollen liver. i was charged a bill of $1300 and Lemonade denied my claim for reimbursement because they believe vomiting is a “pre existing condition” even though that... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Under California law, you have the right to pursue a claim against Lemonade for bad faith and false advertising if you believe they unfairly denied your pet insurance claim. When filing a small claims case, gather all relevant documentation, including the vet's diagnosis, your insurance... View More
and my German shepherds name was ryker.
(Chp kills dog at homeless camp) Video title on YouTube in Escondido CA April 2023
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Under California law, law enforcement officers have a duty to act reasonably, even when dealing with aggressive animals during their duties. The California Penal Code 835a allows officers to use force, including deadly force, when they believe it is necessary to protect themselves or others from... View More
So this is the place I use to work at I left on good terms. My cat passed away 2 weeks ago I didn't have money to pay for his ashes I asked if it's okay to do payments I'll pay when I get paid next week, they said okay. So my other cat got sick me terrified that he has the same thing... View More
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answered on Jul 3, 2024
This is a complex situation that raises several legal and ethical questions about veterinary billing practices. Here's a breakdown of the key issues:
1. Adding charges from 2020:
Generally, a business can bill for services rendered, even if there was an initial oversight.... View More
My friend whom I bought my house with was beating my dog and caught on camera by all neighbors and he was charged criminally, I’ve since had to surrender my dog and lost my job of 27 years over this.
answered on Jul 5, 2024
You may want to start by contacting Animal Law attorneys. It is unlikely you will find an attorney willing to take your case for free or even on a contingency basis.
I put my dog in but there was only a screen door. Both dogs around 100 lbs. My dog protective of his territory and doesn't like any unknown animals or people approaching unless I'm telling him it's OK and then he's still on edge. It's home. The other dog was tail arched... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2024
The animal law attorneys here would be able to advise you best on what to do, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you can't locate an attorney in your region knowledgeable in this area of law, you could consider reaching out to animal control, local shelters, or animal welfare... View More
The only thing that is proven is my dog jumped through a glass window and metal screen and was the only dog around when neighbors dog body was found in my driveway
answered on Jul 1, 2024
One of the most commonly misunderstood components of the law is evidence. Certainly, direct evidence would be most persuasive (e.g., video of your dog). But circumstantial evidence - what you describe - can also lead to a conviction.
The emotional support animal is a smaller indoor only cat, and we are not on the lease yet. (So we are technically not tenants, but will be transitioning into tenants if possible.) She has paperwork from Georgia supporting her claim, but had not renewed the claim in the state of Oregon until today.... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
You have a few options to consider regarding your sister's ESA cat. First, even though the lease specifies "No pets allowed at ANY time," emotional support animals (ESAs) are not considered pets under the Fair Housing Act. This federal law requires landlords to make reasonable... View More
I live on 2 acres property and neighbours dog keep coming lose and run a mile to my property to chase my cats. Yesterday after another visit of this dog I found my cat not able to walk outside. I took it to vet , it’s has been confided that cat was attacked and it’s has damaged nerves, so... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2024
The first logical step here would be to submit a demand letter to the dog owner to demand payment of the vet bills by a certain date, failing which you will take legal action. Such a letter will probably have more impact if done by an attorney. If there is neither any witness nor video, though,... View More
On the paper work says nothing about euthenization but they keep telling ne she was. My strong belief is they adopted or fostered her out. That is my dog I need her she is federally registered ESA Mine Noone else's. They keep lieong to me and the story changeds I have been there numerous time... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. It sounds like you've been through a traumatic experience and are very concerned about your dog. Let's break this down and consider your options:
1. Documentation: First, gather all paperwork related to your dog, including her... View More
For context, my boyfriend and I ended up losing our home and living in his moms basement for a couple months. I found out I was pregnant and soon after, him and his mom had gotten into an argument about the way we were being treated there. (Not being able to do laundry, being accused of things we... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, here are some potential steps you could consider:
1. Document everything: Make a detailed list of all your belongings that are still at your boyfriend's mother's house, including any items of particular value or importance.
2.... View More
He's not at all or mean. He's too playful if anything and gets too excited mildly hurting a child and they're trying to take him from me I am disabled
answered on Jun 18, 2024
You don't say where or what specifically was determined or what entity determined it. Generally though the time to get help is before a court hearing, not after. You admit a child was injured by the dog. Without a good reason, that alone may be sufficient to classify it as being dangerous.
answered on Jun 16, 2024
By all means pick it up and save its life! You don't need the guidance of an attorney here. Unless you risked causing a five-car pile-up on a freeway, I don't think a traffic safety officer would cite you for a violation. Technically it would be a traffic violation to do something like... View More
Question on dog bite on person.
A neighbors dog got out and ran on our property and was aggravating our dog.
Our dog broke the fence picket and got into a fight with neighbors dog in our front yard. A neighbors handyman came and tried to break up the dogs and his leg got bite... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Both you and your neighbor were likely negligent per se by failing to keep your dog in your own respective yards. In a lawsuit, a judge or jury will allocate responsibility between you based on all of the facts and circumstances and may allocate some degree of responsibility to the handyman for... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
If a shelter can establish that the dog belongs to it, the shelter does not require your consent to vaccinate the dog.
If a shelter cannot establish that the dog belongs to it and you prevail in proving the dog belongs to you, you will still have to prove that the fair market value of your... View More
While out in public, my leashed medium-sized dog got entangled in a crowd, while trying to unentangle him, he attacked a small dog that was being walked toward our direction. My dog hasn't had any issues previously which makes me believe that the little dog did something that my dog reacted to... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Hire an attorney in the location of the arraignment. They may be able to arrange for this to be done by zoom or resolve it by some other means.
If this incident happened in your location, I'm unsure how you would be arraigned in a court 3 hours away. You also need to look into that... View More
Court completed - probation terms did not specify that dogs could not be returned. Animal control has not released my dogs who are currently under my family members’ care. Can animal request for the courts to amend their decision?
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answered on Jun 12, 2024
In California, the court has the authority to set and modify the terms of informal probation, also known as summary probation or court probation. However, once the court has issued its decision, it is not common for the terms to be changed unless there is a significant reason to do so.
If... View More
Dogs were taken by animal control pending animal cruelty case. The dogs were released to family pending court outcome. Sentencing and probation complete which did not ban ownership or animals return. Animal control has not yet released my dogs. Can they go back to the court and ask them to... View More
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answered on Jun 12, 2024
In general, once a court has sentenced a defendant and imposed specific terms of probation, those terms cannot be easily changed or amended after the fact, especially if the case has been concluded. The court's decision is usually considered final once the sentencing is complete.... View More
Also one of them comes on to my property to attack my dogs threw my fence, which is 25 feet from my property line. I've talked to them and nothing has changed and the police haven't done anything also..Is there a way to sue them or the homeowners to put up a fence at the property line?
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're dealing with a frustrating situation with your neighbors' dogs. Let me break down the legal aspects of your question:
1. Barking dogs:
Excessive dog barking can often be considered a nuisance under local noise ordinances. Since you've already... View More
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