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I have an autistic grand daughter who is not sleeping and makes it hard to get her up for school.
answered on Jan 16, 2022
1). Take a criminal complaint for the nuisance barking. 2) contact animal
Control and ask them to investigate. 3). Contact inspections, permits and licensing and see if the neighbor has a kennel license to operate such facility.
answered on Dec 31, 2021
You can sue the neighbors for their injuries, medical, etc.
Who’s responsible. Dog has been at the vet for 1 week and will more than likely have to have his leg amputated tomorrow.
answered on Dec 8, 2021
Depends on where this occurred and whether any leash laws were violated.
Great Pyrenees, 18 months old, protects our sheep, chickens, and horses from predators.
answered on Oct 12, 2021
Keep the small dog away from the pit bull and call Animal Control about the pit. All dogs must be on a leash and under the owners control at all times.
They live in kennel. They have food,water and kennel. The don't get human contact or exercise
answered on Oct 9, 2021
Unfortunately, those are sufficient for their protection under the law. I doubt there’s much you can do.
Specifically, do dogs need to be on a leash when being walked in the neighborhood or park?
answered on Sep 23, 2021
You’ll need to check the local ordinances regarding animal control in Kenton County.
Both dogs were in their yards, no leashes. They both locked eyes and ran towards each other. It was right on the property line of their yard and our neighbors yard. Our dog is about 10lbs and this was a huge pit bull.
My dog was on a leash and had a collar on and we were taking him to the car to arrive at another destination when my neighbor brought their small dog out which taunts mine. My dog just whined until the woman grabbed her dog and swung it like a rag doll and then mine broke his collar and charged at... View More 
the shelter says to return the dog to my friend they have to travel back from the state they moved to and pay the fee for the spaying, vaccinating, flea treatment, and microchipping. Which sounds reasonable if my friend hadn't just moved to a different state and trusted the co-worker to take... View More
If not my dog anymore why do I have to claim him? Dog can not come back to our house because he is dangerous around our baby.
answered on Jun 29, 2021
Why not claim him to avoid charges, them properly surrender him or her to a rescue who can rehome him or her? Problem solved all around.
Puppy DX w/parvo 2nd day we had him, is there any liability that goes back to breeder? Puppy made it home after being at vet hospital for 6 days
answered on Jun 18, 2021
It depends on the terms of your contract with the breeder. It should set out the terms and responsibilities of both parties.
We found a kitten and the vet has been calling and leaving voicemails for a week on the number listed on the chip. When are we allowed to take ownership and get the vet to give the kitten an exam and vaccines?
answered on Jun 5, 2021
No, but if you can’t care for the dog, you might want to consider surrendering her to a rescue who can provide the proper medication and treatment.
I live in Montgomery County in Kentucky outside city limits in a subdivision. There is nothing in the law that I can find for a leash law. It is having a large impact on my families life. I can't mow my lawn or let my kids go out front alone to play, get the mail or go to the ice cream truck.... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2021
You don’t need a law passed. Just shoot it next time it’s on your property.
They can’t keep the dog in it gets free all the time. I’m in fear of it going after one of my children next. Can I legally shoot it if it steps one paw on the property? It’s so fast and the last goat it killed was right in front of my children.
answered on Jun 4, 2021
Depends on any local leash laws you may have, but you can legally shoot it if it comes freely onto your property.
This has been going on for YEARS when police called they’ve already put the dog back inside so the OHIO COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOTHING. The pitbull is highly aggressive. It attempted to attack my husband last night in OUR BACK YARD where my small children play. I say attempted bc he had... View More
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