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I purchased 3 dogs in the past 4 years. My ex gf and I separated. I brought them to see her at a store and she took them from me while I was in the store. I called the sheriffs office and they "so say" filed a theft report. I have the registrations and micro chips in my name and I know... View More 
answered on Dec 30, 2018
The question here is ownership. If ownership is an issue, the police don't (and won't) make that determination. You will need to file suit to retrieve the dogs. You need to consult with an attorney to determine your rights and your likelihood of success, along with the cost of doing so.... View More
She has never had a job, therefore couldn't have purchased them and the micro chip and registrations are in my name. She took them without permission and will not five them back. The local authorities will do nothing about this saying it's considered a civil matter. Yet, a pet is... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2018
File a civil suit with the Justice of the Peace and file an internal affairs complaint with the Sheriff's Office.
The 3 cats are chipped in my name and were not to be left there forever. My ex knew that. What are my rights?
answered on Dec 4, 2018
Cats can be manually donated. You no longer have any rights.
My mom purchased a Labrador from a woman who breeds dogs. Recently, my mom thought it might be best to find a new home for the dog (now 5 years old) & handed him back over to the “breeder” woman 2 days ago. My mom did not realize the emotional ramifications of her actions & now wants... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2018
No this was a manual donation and she can't get her dog back.
My husband & I left our kids & dog with a friend so we could go out of state for a funeral. On Thursday 12am we left, youngest had a dental procedure that day. Sitter allowed youngest to chew extremely bad hole in lip because she didnt want to say anything to kid(didnt tell me how bad it... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2018
Not worth suing her if she has no assets. If you got her from a service, notify the service. Otherwise avoid her like the plague.
answered on Nov 16, 2018
Why would your ex wife have your dog? If you gave her the dog to watch while you were out of town, she's going to say the dog was a gift. You don't have to change the license with a dog to manually donate the dog to another person. You will have to a small claim suit and it will be a... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2018
Depends who asked him to leave and where. You are absolute liable for any injuries your dog causes.
answered on Oct 29, 2018
Leave your dog with someone else or board it while you are out of town. You can't MAKE her care for your dog.
He has a microchip that is registered to her. But she abandoned him. She wants to give him to another family that admit they want him but can’t afford to care for him. They can’t afford to fix the fence so he won’t get loose. They can’t afford to get him basic vaccinations or heartworm,... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2018
Offer to buy the dog. See if that persuades the owner and pay with a check.
My mother is currently living with his sister because shes been evicted for the 4th time in the last couple of years. The dog has been staying with me the last two weeks and she is happy here with our pack. The dog is 8 and has been to the vet 2x in her entire life, Is locked in her kennel at all... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2018
Get the old Vet record to prove neglect. Is the dog a purebred or mutt? If a mutt, the worst she can charge you with is theft of $1.25. If a pure bred but spayed, also no monetary value. Tell her if she tries to accuse you of theft, then you will file a criminal charge of neglect.
My husband and I have 6 cats-2 adults and 4 kittens. We are in Florida and have been gone for 2 weeks. Our pets are in my husband's step dad's home where no one but my husband and I live when we are in Louisiana. We leave a 13 pound bag of food and 3 gallons of water out for them and... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2018
You can't leave your pets in someone else's home if they don't want them there. You need to come home immediately and take the 6 felines to the Humane Society since you currently can't care for them. By law you can only have 5 cats in a home. Cats need to be neutered and given shots annually.
They have food, water, etc and are in my husband's step dad's home that no one lives in except my husband and I when we are in louisiana. We are currently sleeping in our vehicle to save money for an apartment in Florida and were going to come get them when we had an apt. We have someone... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2018
Yes someone can take them to the Humane Society for neglect. Cats need fresh water and food DAILY not weekly. They also need their litter cleaned/changed weekly and shots annually.
i am having her fostered for a year bc i will be in dorms, and plan on getting a pet friendly apartment in a year and get her back. i know if i leave her with my parents, she won’t have as much attention.
answered on Aug 1, 2018
It needs to be in writing, dated and signed to be a binding contract.
answered on Jul 18, 2018
Vets will terminate pregnancies. Give your neighbor the bill. If he doesn't pay, file in small claims court. Get a higher fence.
We do have pictures of her being so under weight. We did not have a verbal or written agreement and there was no sale of dog they just gave her too us bc they 'couldnt take care of her anymore'. She was severly mistreated. She has been on my property and i have paid all expenses for over... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2018
Refuse. Tell her see you in court. Your vet bills are proof she was a gift. Tell former owner if they make a stink, then you will file a criminal complaint of animal cruelty.
My child was outside and could have been hit too. Can I sue their homeowners or do I have to sue them personally for damages? He was arrested on felony charges of animal abuse and illegal discharge.
We took in a male in tact dog from someone who said he had to go that day or he would be euthanized for biting. We agree to pay her $200 for him later. Situations arise and we have to ask her to temporarily watch him again after he bites me. She agrees and states she can only watch him for a few... View More
answered on May 27, 2018
I'm assuming you have a receipt or cancelled check for your original $200. If not, what were you thinking giving anyone more than $20 without a receipt? That being said, yes, your attorney can file a Petition for a Restraining Order. Record her calls, print her emails, screen shot, email... View More
He got lose ran out my kids caught him the owner of the house petted him the boy was told not to touch him and did and got bit. My daughter had him on a leash when it happend. The officer didn't even speak to my children that was present of the acurance. Why am I being charged with with... View More
answered on May 21, 2018
You are being charged because dog owners are absolutely liable for all injuries caused by their pets. As a life long dog owner, I can say, you shouldn't own a dog unless you have a fenced yard and your dog is leash trained. Your dog needs to be current on all his shots or the dog will be put... View More
Supposedly he was given a 6 and 1 shot. Now she is demanding money and blasting me on facebook for bad breeding.
answered on May 7, 2018
You have to pay her if she sues and wins. But she can post all sorts of reviews about your bad breeding.
We plan on buying them a new rabbit and cage, but the dog wasn't in there yard originally. The neighbors who found him originally asked because the didn't have a yard to house him in and they said yes, he can stay in our backyard. So legally what should we be prepared for? Rabbit was... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2018
Unfortunately pets are just worth a dollar amount in Louisiana. So you are only liable for property loss.
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