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He tells me the dog cannot travel across state lines. Is this the law?
answered on Sep 1, 2020
No. As long as they are not being transported for commercial purposes, they do not need a permit for transport. They should have all their shots prior to transport if they are a family dog, but that's generally the only requirement.
You can buy these vaccines right at Tractor Supply. How can they be sold over the counter if there is a statute that says they can not be in possession of anyone but a vet?
answered on Oct 30, 2019
The statute is CGS 22-280(a). It reads as follows, “ Sec. 22-280a. Transporting and possession of vaccines and serums for dogs and cats. No antiserum, vaccine or other biological product for use in the control, prevention or treatment of canine distemper, canine infectious hepatitis,... View More 
Tractor supply sells distemper vaccines right in the store. How is this allowed?
answered on Oct 30, 2019
They likely have written permission from the State Vet. See the statute, The statute is CGS 22-280(a). It reads as follows, “ Sec. 22-280a. Transporting and possession of vaccines and serums for dogs and cats. No antiserum, vaccine or other biological product for use in the control, prevention... View More
It’s a board game shop and they run Dungeons and dragons groups and other game groups. I want to go but I can’t because of the dogs. What do I do
answered on Oct 30, 2019
Its likely a private establishment and the owner can allow the dogs to be there. You can’t force the owner to keep his dogs home or tied up in his own shop but you can ask him or her.
In the document stated by the DEEP, they state multiple animals that are a illegal to keep in ct. I'm very concerned about this legality because they did not write the correct scientific name for the animal. I wonder about this legality because the same thing had happened with the burmese... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2019
They are definitely not legal in Connecticut to own as pets. The DEP has made sure to include this reptile in the language of their code. Under the new regs, animals are listed in four categories. Category one requires the owner to have a permit. Categories 2,3, and 4 are just not legal.... View More
A few years ago (may be to late) a CT State trooper in uniform off of his shift arrived at my home and tried to steal a dog from me that his friend wanted. This friend and he made up a story about animal abuse which was unfounded. In the end he stole my horse who I had owned for almost 20 years. He... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2016
Before addressing the merits you first need to tell us the date of the incident(s) so that we could determine whether the statute of limitations is an issue.
The person did file a claim in 2014 against my then husband - he never appeared in court. This week my daughter was served papers - saying she was the owner or keeper of the dog. She did not provide housing or food for dog. She was home from college during the summer and is the one that answered... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Two year statute of limitations. She is covered by your homeowners at the time. She needs to talk to a) the insurance company b) the lawyer who the insurance hired to represent your husband. The dog statute makes the owner liable. She wouldn't be liable anyway, though if she was dogsitting... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2016
What is the current language on the lease? It seems to me it is foreseeable that a tenant's dog might bite someone so it likely is covered in the language of the leas.
Neighbor's cat stopped by my apartment a few months ago. We left the door open and she was free to come and go as she pleased. She stayed overnight multiple times. The neighbor asked for her back. We tried to get her to go but every time she left she would come back a few hours later. Even if... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2016
:Legally the cat belongs to your neighbor. Best to not allow the cat to visit so the cat does not get used to staying at your place.
I suspected a foreign body obstruction in my dog on a Saturday and was told by the ER VET it was probably not a foreign body, the hospital decided an MRI was not necessary but took x-rays on SATURDAY. These x-rays were reviewed by another Dr. on the same day and they confirmed an obstruction but I... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2016
The problem will be getting someone to take the case, because of damages. You might want to address this directly with the Vet.
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I am doing this to help my friend, a disabled vet whose service dog was stolen when he was very ill in the hospital. This is in Connecticut. We know where the dog is but she refuses to give him back. Can you help in any way? It's been over a year now since he was taken. We gave... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2016
Have you filed a complaint with the police? It is stolen property and you want the property - service dog back. Filling charges with the police would put pressure on the person who stole the dog..
have to get the dog injured dog back before 3 months? The dog is not up to date on her rabies vaccine.
answered on Aug 13, 2016
Contact the Health Department in your town. Also the town's animal control officer.
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