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The cat was found outside in the pouring rain 4 days ago. She was taken to the vet to get checked out and found out she is 9 months old, not fixed and has been beaten up (most likely by other cats). Today the person that supposedly owns her decides to ask the neighbors if they have seen his cat.... View More 
answered on Feb 15, 2018
Obviously, it's not an abandoned cat if there's an owner looking for it, so it is not legally yours to keep. You can call to report an abused or neglected animal, but a cat out in the rain is not by definition lost or abused, but will depend on other factors. Local authorities could... View More
My dog was fenced into my yard. As a guest of my neighbor was leaving my neighbors house my dog barked and ran towards the fence. This scared my neighbors guest and he tried to run back into my neighbors house and injured himself. My dog did not and has no way to get out of my yard. Am I liable... View More
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answered on Aug 4, 2017
If your dog was lawfully on your property within a proper enclosure (fence), it would not appear that you were negligent in any manner. The dog liability laws vary from State to State. If you are concerned about your liability consult with a local attorney. You may also want to check with your... View More
My roomate and i got in an argument and she grabbed my cat by the neck and picked her up off the ground like that and had her hanging in the air while threataning to snap her neck and kill her. My boyfriend was able to get our cat away and to safety but i feel as though something needs to be done... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
Yes. Cruelty to animals is a jailable offense type in Maryland. As a pet lover and former pet owner these are cases -- cruelty to animals -- I refuse to defend unless I am convinced my client didn't commit the offense. Obviously the State's Attorney's Office will make a... View More
Failed bladder surgery, results 2nd emergency surgery due to missed leakage into body cavity and distending abdomen. Tubing of throat improperly during surgeries causes cuts in throats causing stricture scars. After scaring, vomiting began and lots of weight loss. Internal med specialist was... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2017
I am very sorry to hear about your post-operative difficulties. I have seen many instances where the surgery that was supposed to "fix the problem" leaves the patient worse off than he/she started. Your potential case presents a long list of issues that would best be sorted out by an... View More
So I just got my puppy Sari a jrt/shiba inu mix from a breeder in Pennsylvania and we were moving that week so I asked my friends if they knew any good petsitters and they mentioned this lady who lived literally 15 minutes from my old place. I took her there and dropped her off with all her things.... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2016
Probably can't get your dog back. But your question is vague. Consult with a local attorney.
My dog has all his shots and had never bit another dog or human.
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answered on Apr 20, 2016
Without knowing all of the facts, it is certainly possible. But the damages would most likely be limited to the vet bill you already offer to pay. Tragically, in my opinion, animals are treated like pure property in Maryland. This injustice actually helps you in this case.
In a previous post, Wyckoff Nissenbaum said "In order to be a guardian on a minor child it is necessary to file a Petition for Guardianship. If the bio family does not assent to the guardianship it will be necessary to prove that they are unfit." How do I prove that?
answered on Oct 4, 2015
Basically, with facts that show that the parents are unfit. How you do that is, of course, dependent upon facts that you can show, not just opinions, but through witnesses who have seen the parents and been around them enough to be able to testify about how the child is treated and what the parents... View More
Weeks prior to him getting them I let him know the yorkie was well behaved while the yorkie poo was high energy and while she has never ran from me should never be left near an open door or outside or in a car without a leash. Within 24 hours he misplaced her and never notified me or 7 family and... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2014
Only if the dog was damaged. In Maryland, a pet is property....like a kitchen chair. As the owner, you may sue for damage to your property. In this case, if there are vet bills because the animal got sick from being in the cold rain, you might recover that cost.
I was walking my dog leashed. My neighbors dog unleashed started running towards us. I ran with my dog towards my house. The dog continued to run towards us and my dog bite their dog . Was on a different neighbors sidewalk. Neighbors came out to help me. Owner was no where to be seen. Got my dog... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2012
If the neighbor sues, you need to file a counterclaim. Anyone can sue. You will need your neighbors as witnesses to the event.
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