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I recently received a dog from a woman who rescued her from a shelter. I did not sign any legal documents or receive any documentation about the dog when obtaining her. We verbally agreed I would take the dog after meeting up, but there were no formal adoption procedures. The dog is riddled with... View More 
My dogs were seized without a warrant 13 days ago by authorities citing animal abuse due to inadequate food and water. However, my dogs had been fed and had water available before I left for a short period. There has been no communication or paperwork from the authorities regarding charges or the... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
I'm really sorry you're going through this—it’s painful to have your animals taken, especially when you believe you were providing for them. In most states, including yours, authorities usually need a warrant to seize animals from private property unless they believe there's an... View More
I am a dog owner living outside of city limits and would like to know about any existing laws concerning leash requirements and barking ordinances for dogs. So far, I have not received any complaints or notices from the local sheriff's office regarding my dogs. Are there specific regulations I... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
Living outside city limits in Oklahoma gives you a bit more flexibility when it comes to dog ownership, but there are still laws and responsibilities to be aware of. In most rural areas, there is no statewide leash law, meaning your dogs aren’t required to be on a leash as long as they stay on... View More
My 40-year-old son left his dog with me when he moved in with his girlfriend. The dog has been residing with me for 6 months, during which my son has had no involvement. He stopped buying dog food, does not visit, and refuses to take the dog to his new residence despite our agreement that he would.... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2025
Animals are property and fall under the abandoned property laws. Essentially when someone abandons property for more than 30 days, there must be notice given for them to retrieve the property before the property can be disposed of. Contact an attorney in your area for more specifics regarding to... View More
12 Police climbed over my locked gate at 830am and asked for me to allow their vet to assess my horses. I told them that I work with a 501c3 rescue to rescue refeed and rehome horses from the slaughter pipeline. They lied and said my vet was the one asking the welfare check which I can prove is a... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
It's essential to understand that, generally, police need a warrant to enter private property, but there are exceptions such as emergency situations, immediate threat to life or property, or other exigent circumstances. In Oklahoma, as elsewhere, no-trespassing signs and locked gates typically... View More
Typically given if found guilty or given a plea bargain. Chances of getting a not guilty decision with so much lack of evidence is apparent. When there is no admission of guilt no physical evidence or second hand accounts.
answered on Mar 23, 2024
It’s always dangerous when you have prior felony convictions and you get arrested for a new felony offense. This is particularly true when you have more than one prior and they link up with each other and can be used under the second and subsequent offense statute to increase punishment on new... View More
Basically me, & 3 other roommates wanted an animal for our home. We agreed she wasn’t anyone’s specifically since we had a ways to go until any of us would go separate ways. Anyways, she was put in one’s name because he’s the only one that had an id on them at the time. Now he never... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
According the law, dogs are personal property, like any other. Whoever paid for the dog would probably have the strongest claim on it.
Being "registered as an emotional support animal" is meaningless in court; there is no ESA registry, and it would still not override a claim based on purchase.
I picked up two geldings at stroud kill pen, both nearly starved to death, one has double pneumonia and the other has untreated leg infection - lot said they were dropped off by a local - Lincoln county Oklahoma
answered on Oct 9, 2022
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It's sad to horses treated like that. It was kind and compassionate of you to save them. This is something that attorneys in the "Animal/Dog" section would know about. You could repost and add... View More
Ex of 8 yrs won't share our dog, we got 1st month we got together...I done everything for this dog. Since my ex has realized he's not getting me back he now won't let me have our dog..
answered on Aug 23, 2022
Dear Mrs or Mr,
dog should be in your ownership according to what you described, that means you shall have right to have him, and right to decide where the dog will live.
I advice you to warn your ex that you can sue him and get your dog back this way. And that would be very costly... View More
This is a dangerous animal case. My neighbors dog charged under a fence and attacked my dog Can they legally bring the dangerous animal near me/my home? This happens so often that i missed the first court date because i was afraid leave my home to check the mail. What is considered witness... View More
answered on May 11, 2022
In most instances victims of crime or witnesses who report crimes do not need an attorney. As a victim, assuming that’s the situation, you have an attorney already through the government, whether it’s a city prosecutor, an assistant district attorney, or a Assistant US attorney. But, It... View More
Wife has refused ownership of the dog several times due to quality of life at apartment. I’ve offered to pay for everything. He has lived with me for the entire separation period. He was my bestfriend while I was in the army. Now she is only keeping him from me to hurt me. But she has him listed... View More
answered on May 11, 2022
You don't say how the dog is listed in the divorce decree. If the decree says she gets the dog and it has not been signed by the Judge - don't sign the decree. If the decree says she gets the dog and the Judge has signed the decree then the decree is enforceable. Dogs are considered... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2021
Are there curfews in place? Are there restrictions to the alley? Are there also other residences nearby? - bird watching could easily be construed as peeping and therefore not legal. You need to be more specific and if you have been cited or detained for this then contact a criminal law attorney... View More
What is the punishment
answered on Sep 20, 2021
You should contact a criminal attorney. There are things you will need to clarify .... out of a window (car, truck, house, etc...) if a vehicle (moving or stationary) ... what kind of bird (protected or not protected) - etc.... Your question is not specific enough for this type of forum and you... View More
They have 3 mostly pit dogs, one great dane, and two smaller dogs. all unleashed and unfenced. They also go into my garage and take things.
answered on Sep 14, 2021
As a land owner you have the right to defend yourself on your property, however, the first thing to do is call the Sheriffs office in your county and have them come out. They may be able to speak with the dogs owner and resolve the situation without any harm to you, the dogs, or the neighbor... View More
The animal shelter was in Ardmore, Oklahoma
We had an agreement and I have retained screenshots of the agreement made threw text and the person had 3 puppies total. Agreement was I get a puppy or the price for what the puppy sells for. She refuses to give me a puppy and has sold 2 already and refuses to give me the money
answered on May 3, 2021
You can potentially sue her for breaching that agreement. It won't be cut and dry because it doesn't sound like there's a signed contract, but there are some potential theories of recovery available to you under what you've described.
My neighbor has 7 dogs and she leaves them outside chained to very thin home made dog houses with no bedding/straw/ etc. These are short chains they often get tangled in. I rarely see food and water for these dogs. I called the local sheriff and was told they can not help the shelter situation, (we... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2021
Most of these laws are covered under city municipal codes and not under state law (your local sheriff is enforcing state law not city codes). The state statute that would be closest to your situation is 21 OS §1685 which states "... deprive any such animal of necessary food, drink, shelter,... View More
The pet resort lost my dog and as a result my dog was hit by a car. This required an ER visit and surgery in order to save his life. The medical visits are not done yet but will probably be about 9000. The pet resorts insurance is only offering me 5500, leaving me to pay the rest of the medical... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2020
You will likely need to speak to a local animal attorney to write what’s called a demand letter to ask the boarding facility to reimburse you for all the bills. You will need to gather all your bills and have them sent to the insurance company for them to reimburse you for everything. They are... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2020
A dog is still considered personal property. A sales receipt or registration with your name on it would go a long was to you being able to show an officer you have possessory interest.
answered on Apr 22, 2020
Normally, law enforcement can take possession of a dog if hasn't been inoculated, spayed, or neutered, or if it is "at large", has bitten someone, or is deemed dangerous, and yes, at least under Tulsa Municipal Ordinances (Title 2, Section 109), there are reclaiming and impoundment... View More
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