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I'm renting property my neighbors walk there dog in the middle of my yard letting the poop have witnessed it what can I do legally
answered on Aug 26, 2018
You can call animal control or file a complaint for trespass.
The dogs just roam freely and yes they have been in my yard. I have observed them pooping in my yard and didn't get it until I asked them to. But.They took their time.
answered on Aug 26, 2018
Next time they are loose, call Animal Control. I would keep the child inside unless you are outside with him until the dog situation is resolved.
is it legal for her to carry and use dog repel spray?
answered on Aug 17, 2018
Yes. It is. It is the owners obligation to maintain control of his or her dog.
Owner was evicted from apartment and homeless, we were asked to keep the dog temporarily. We are the best home for the dog as current owner is unstable and cannot provide for the dog.
answered on Aug 17, 2018
You cannot assume ownership from him unless he signs over or gives the dog to you. Regardless of who may be able to provide the best home, the homeless man still owns the dog.
answered on Aug 14, 2018
if there is no lease, he can give you 30 days notice to leave, no reason necessary.
Trying to learn more about dog lemon laws. We breed in KY. We place pups in KY and other states. Two questions? 1.
Are there lemon laws in KY? Haven't found any to review. 2. What court/state has jurisdiction if we ever have a problem with a person in another state we have... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2018
There are no lemon laws in Kentucky regarding animals. Basic contract law controls. 2. Kentucky should have jurisdiction since you are here and the dogs are here. You can easily eliminate problem 2 by including in your sales contract that all disputes will be handled and resolved under Kentucky... View More
If she has a warrant, who do I call to get justice for my dog? Thank you
answered on Jul 21, 2018
If they were prosecuting owner in a criminal case and they didn’t show, then yes, there probably is a warrant. If it is a civil case, you should have gotten a judgment. You should hire a civil lawyer to sue the owner of the pit bulls.
answered on Jul 18, 2018
No, but you may run into problems of proving what happened. File a police report for starters. If you have collision let your company cover it and go after the dog owner.
answered on Jul 8, 2018
Not unless your dogs are violating the law. Keep him away from them nd you should be fine.
I have told her several times the dog isn’t welcome in my house but she continues to bring it with her anytime she is here. I want to know what, if anything, can legally be done to put a stop to this
answered on Jun 28, 2018
You can go to the County Attorney's office and take a criminal complaint from Criminal Trespass onto your property.
answered on Jun 25, 2018
Depends on several factors, including restitution, circumstances of attack, local animal refs, etc.
answered on Jun 25, 2018
Depends on how the local ordinance in your town is written and construed.
No contract is in place and my puppy has died in less than 30 days.
Seen at the vet when picked up 6/6
Underweight/under age couldn't get shots
Had fleas, was given flea med
Taken to vet on 6/10 received shots (half dose because of weight)
Called vet... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
You should consider suing the owner as the pet clearly wasn’t fit for I’m the implied purpose which they held him out to be. You can likely recover in small claims court.
Seen at the vet when picked up 6/6
Underweight/under age couldn't get shots
Had fleas, was given flea med
Taken to vet on 6/10 received shots (half dose because of weight)
Called vet 6/13 due to tapeworms. Prescribed Drontal Plus
6/16 tar liquid stools,... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2018
Very sorry for your loss. Whether you can recover from breeder depends on contract you signed with them. The contract will dictate what your rights are vs the breeder.
ive seen holes dug in my yard, even a trench one dog made like it was looking for a mole or something(although i dont care what it was looking for), and where it dug it, made me nervous mowing because it was in the hillside, and an uncle who lives up the hill from me was mowing and one of his... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2018
If the animal is running free on your land and you can’t trap it and turn it over to animal control, it may be permissible to shoot the dog if it is damaging your property, although I’d want conclusive proof of the damage first so as to avoid being sued for wrongfully killing the animal.
My sister was bit by a German Shepherd We had driven into the owners property to buy baby cholthes. We didn't know if they were home or not. We had seen the dog my sister got out to go see if they were home their was a sign that said beware of dog. They wasn't home the owners had said... View More
Still have no where to go.
answered on May 31, 2018
It can vary from county to county and city to city depending on local ordinances.
answered on May 31, 2018
All cities and counties have animal licensing ordinances to some degree. You can obtain a copy by going to the city clerks office in your town.
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