Get free answers to your Animal / Dog Law legal questions from lawyers in your area.
Around 9:45 pm on Jan 21,2017, I was walking my dog on her leash down a public side street in my town when a large black or blue blur came running up to me and my dog. I pulled my dog close to me and started to jog away from the dog. The dog then ran around us barking so I turned around to walk... View More 
answered on Jan 23, 2017
Call the local dog warden or whoever enforces leash laws; they'll get a rabies record. Contact a member of the Alabama Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
answered on Jan 19, 2017
Notify your homeowners insurance. If you don't have homeowners then you'd want to consult an attorney, but I would suggest you start with a bankrupcy attorney not that you need to file now but you need to know your options. In the meantime I would avoid talking to anyone from the Fedex... View More
Found ad posted but no one ever came looking for it.
answered on Jan 17, 2017
I think your best resource on answer any questions you have will be a local humane society for animals such as this one: http://gbhs.org/about-us/frequently-asked-questions/
This article provided some good information too:... View More
The were basically complaining that my dog was watching them over the fence.She told me her dog would kill my dog if she jumped over the fence. My dog never jumped over the fence. They sent harassing text messages and even came over to do nothing but complain after I haven't talked to them in... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2016
No. No pain and suffering for loss of pet in most states if not all. But consult a member of the Alabama Assn for justice--they give free consults.
What procedures do I need to take to start my lawsuit.
answered on Mar 1, 2016
Find a local attorney who handles dog bites and then let them handle everything. Insurance companies do not feel threatened by individuals suing them, as they have a roster of attorneys on call.
About a year ago, my mom had to let someone foster her dog due to my father becoming fatally ill. When she had the means and time to take her back, he refused to let her. She has even offered to pay him vet bills (if he's taken her) as well as a paying for her all over again. She has receipts... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2016
You could certainly go to court over this and say that the dog (which is property in the eyes of the law) was and remains your mother's property. If the other person's defense is simply that she now wants to the dog, then the other person will loose. COntact a lawyer and get all the facts... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2015
Call animal control and have the dog picked up, the neighbor ticketed, or both.
answered on Oct 13, 2015
Was this someone a member of your household, or a stranger. Did you tell the person to let the dogs out?
Dog was on killers prperty he shot the dog and he died. Humane Society said it was legal to shoot the dog
answered on Jul 25, 2015
It may be legal if self defense, but not just because the dog is on the property. Imagine how crazy that would be. Call the police.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal... View More
my daughter left hers dogs in my backyard, with out my permission, The police claim the dogs bit someone
answered on Jul 21, 2015
Not enough information to answer. Talk to a local animal law or injury lawyer. If a claim is made against you, your homeowner's (or renter's) liability insurance may cover it.
My daughter left her dogs in my backyard with out my knowledge nor permission. The police killed one of the dogs, and took the other one. I was arrested for this.
answered on Jul 21, 2015
Not enough information to answer. Talk to a local criminal defense lawyer.
We agreed that he would take care of her a couple weeks and then I would come get her. My best friend, our 3 kids, and myself dropped him and our dog off. He reassured me that he would take good care of her and I ensured him we would stay in touch to check on her. I did call and we texted on... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2015
If it's your dog, you can see if you can (peacefully!) take him back, or you can sue.
I have read about having an exotic pet in the state of Alabama but what I'm confused about is that it specified breeds from outside of the state lines. Does that mean if I get a breed of fox that is native to Alabama it is legal to own as a pet?
answered on Dec 5, 2014
It sounds like a bad idea to me. The Alabama Administrative Code contains regulations promulgated by various Alabama State entities. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has promulgated 220-2-.26 which, among other things prohibits the possession of foxes brought in from... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2014
If you can prove the pet is yours, and this is not a situation where you and another person lived together or something of that sort, the pet is your property. You own the pet against the "finder". You would file a suit for recovery of your property in District COurt. You need witnesses,... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2014
Maybe. It can't hurt to call the animal control folks and tell them what's going on. Make a recording of what you hear and play it back to them.
I have been delivered a civil petition for Injunctive Relief, claiming that a dog that lives in my house has violated the protective covenants of dangerous activities and may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to other property owners in the subdivision. Allegations that she has... View More
answered on May 30, 2014
Sounds like you've got a law suit on your hands. Sounds like the local municipality or your subdivision Property Owners Association is suing you. Just like any other dispute, there are two sides (at least) to every law suit. You will have your opportunity to give your side of the case at an... View More
There are many other dogs in the neighbor hood but they say its mine cause they have seen them in there yard before. Also my older dog has destroyed shoes from my neighbors yard but since than shes been tied up.
answered on May 26, 2014
Yes, your neighbors have the right to sue. That does not mean they will win. They will have to prove it was your dogs who did the damage. If they can't prove it, they will lose.
her property either intentionally or non, what are my rights in the state of Alabama?
answered on May 19, 2014
In Alabama "every dog gets one bite." But, if the crazy lady next door knows that her dog bites or has 'dangerous propensities' she might be liable for injuries caused by the dog. Obviously she needs to keep the dog on her own property. But she also needs to warn potential... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
