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A roommate and I had adopted a cat and although I was the one that introduced them, my roommate insisted on putting their name on the ESA papers only (for landlord). I had paid significantly more than they have, was attentive to them emotionally, and did exercises with our cat. Roommate and I had a... View More 
I have a phone call scheduled with a lawyer over a debt collection. He said he's going to ask me what property I own. Will they consider taking my dog?
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Legally, yes. A dog is property. As a realistic and practical matter, no. First, a dog has to be fed and sheltered. No creditor is going to take a dog only to have to care for it. Second, the purpose of taking property is to be able to sell it to pay some or all of the judgment. Your dog isn't... View More
I took photos of a friends cows about 3 years ago. Last week discovered that she was trying to sell my images on Etsy. When I asked her not to she then proceeded to tell me I am not allowed to sell images of her cows, that she has never given me permission. Do I need a property release from her if... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2023
Yes, you can legally sell the photographs. The practical enforcement of your copyrights, however, is a bit more complex. Recording a collection of a work of photographs with the U.S. Copyright Office should provide you with a useful tool to swiftly remove infringing articles from major online U.S.... View More
I have taken care of this dog in every aspect from food and loving him. He’s content and safe.
answered on Jun 18, 2021
YES YOU CAN KEEP HIM: if you and your son agreed that you could.
NO YOU CANNOT KEEP HIM: if your son did not agree that you could.
It's as simple as that.
Idaho: We have lived here for 13 years with 1 consistent neighbor so we are almost certain it’s them. They called animal control for neglect. Saying our dog was outside all day in the sun, he was outside with us while we picked cherries from our tree. Our back yard gets maybe 3 hours of sun... View More
answered on May 13, 2021
A neighbor like this is the last thing you need in enjoying your summer! Their conduct fits the definition for possibly 2 misdemeanor, criminal charges:
Disturbing the Peace: 18-6409. DISTURBING THE PEACE. (1) Every person who maliciously and willfully disturbs the peace or quiet of any... View More
there were multiple occasions where she was in his care and she got severely injured.
answered on Jan 15, 2021
Cruelty to animals WAS a crime in Idaho, until the wealthy farmers and ranchers in Idaho prevailed upon the Idaho Legislature, which acquiesced, lost their moral compass and agreed to repeal the state law. Now, the only thing you prosecute under is the City Code against cruelty to animals. Boise... View More
They emailed me the papers, but I never had the dog registered in my own name. I have paid for rabies, kennel cough, and distemper shots. I have paid for grooming. I have paid for food, toys, treats, etc.
I made an agreement to give the dog back if they wanted her within 2 months. It's... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2020
As an "addendum" to my earlier advice, let me say that you are WELL within your rights to sell a dog that you own, for as much money as you can get. Of course, without seeing the actual agreement, there is no way to determine what "conditions," you and the previous owners... View More
Dog papers were emailed to me, but I never had the dog registered in my own name. I have paid for rabies, kennel cough, and distemper shots. I have paid for grooming. I have paid for food, toys, treats, etc.
The previous owners want her back even though I told them no a couple of times. We... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2020
Before I can answer any question I first need to make sure that I am understanding the question.
1. You purchased a dog from previous owner?
2. You paid the dog's Vet bills, amounting to $2,000?
3. The previous owners now want the dog back?
4. You gave the... View More
Illegal and can they get in trouble?
answered on Aug 26, 2020
Yes they can. At a minimum your sale, if you purchased a puppy under false pretenses, will be voided and the seller will have to refund your money. At worst, the seller is possibly guilty of "fraud." Fraud is serious. It requires you to prove that the seller 1. Made a statement which... View More
This happened on july 23, 2020 on the street of 10th and miller
answered on Jul 16, 2020
If you bought the dog then no, the dog is yours. If he left the dog with you to take care of for a period of time, then yes, the dog is his and he can ask for it back any time. More information is needed to answer this question.
Him Away without my consent or anything. I have all the papers on him and proof. The person that has him is trying to charge me a fee for taking care of him and stuff. Is there anything I can do?
answered on Jul 16, 2020
You were staying with your grandmother, right? You brought your $3,000 dog with you, right? You did something that caused your grandmother to 86 you, right? But you didn't take your dog. Now grandma is going to feed and water your dog FOR FREE? I don't see that happening. It was... View More
Over and they could not see any either. I took pictures but my phone got stolen. When I moved out I gave her a demand letter which she did not respond to. She never gave me a letter telling me why she was keeping my deposit. She also never kept my deposits in a separate account. Regarding my... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2020
It is the security deposit that landlords are NOT entitled to keep. If your contract HAS a provision for a pet deposit, the landlord’s keeping it COULD BE a pitifully slow way for her to build her fortune, one pet deposit after another! But I doubt that. Instead I think that your dear pet MSY... View More
In November 2018 my sister move with me to Idaho a month later she moved back to California and she moved in a motel room she left her dog and I told her that we was going to bring her dog back to her but it's been raining and it's been snowing in Idaho and I told her if she wait to the... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2019
Your sister is full of it. You don't need to give her dog back, she abandoned it. 90 days, whether or not it is raining or snowing, is plenty of time to come get a dog that you claim you want back. So, if you don't want the dog, just take it to the pound and tell sister that I DARE HER... View More
I live in a trailer court that only allows a four foot chain link fence. It is accessible by anyone walking on the sidewalk. I am confident that someone opened my fence on purpose to allow my dogs to get out. While they were out, they killed a neighbors rabbits and although the neighbors... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2019
Your defense is not good unfortunately. Short of getting a signed confession rom the person who lifted the bar that allowed the dogs to escape, I’m afraid that you’re absolutely 100% liable.
I was having a conversation with the dog's owner when the dog came up, wanting to be petted. Owning a dog, I naturally began to pet the dog while carrying on the conversation. The dog suddenly became aggressive and bit me. This is not the first time this dog has attacked someone. I am now... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
If you are speaking to the owner you are not trespassing unless there's something I'm missing. If you knew the dog was dangerous you may be considered careless for putting your hand down, unless you felt that with the owner there the dog wouldn't do anything.
If the owner... View More
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