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Q: What should I do my dog has been missing for almost a month I found a page of it rescue shelter that has her picture

But they say that it's not my dog when the lady sent me the paperwork to show me that the dog was a court dog she sent me a dog picture of a terrier so I let her know that the Chihuahua is who I'm talking about and then she said she doesn't have it but I clearly see the photo what... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 16, 2023

First, go to the shelter and make absolutely sure it is your dog. If so, take all the paperwork of proof of ownership to the shelter and show them. Pay any fees associated with her board while she’s been gone. If they won’t give you the dog, hire a lawyer and file suit.

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Q: Can I refuse a civilian animal control offer to come in my farm, if she is biased and friends with person who complains?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 2, 2023

Yes, unless the ACO has a search warrant.

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Q: My neighbor refuses to keep their aggressive dogs in their yard, what can I do? what is the leash laws for carter co KY.

I have proof between messages with the owner and pictures of their dogs from phone pictures to my doorbell camera, as well as messages contacting the dog warden and local police. There is a criminal summons out for my neighbor and the cops said they cannot serve the warrant to her because of those... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 23, 2022

If they are dangerous or aggressive and they come on your property, the law permits you to shoot them. As for the carter County leash laws, you can find them at your library, animal control or possibly online.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you sue someone for attempting to kill a valuable thoroughbred horse, if the attempt was thwarted & the horse was OK
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Leland Hulbert
answered on Nov 7, 2022

There is a criminal charge for cruelty to animals and you could talk to local law-enforcement about potential charges. I’ve never heard of that being charged when the attempt was unsuccessful but it is possible if you have a good proof. As far as a civil lawsuit you would have to consult a civil... Read more »

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Q: If I give a dog away am I responsible if she bites/hurts someone? Is this true?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 28, 2022

Depends on whether the dog has ever bitten anyone before. You should also warn the new owner if he has bitten before. If you disclose snd they still take the dog, you should be fine. Failing to disclose is where the trouble will come.

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Q: How long until a found dog can be adopted by the new owner? I found a dog 9 days ago & no one has claimed him.

I reported the dog as found with the shelter & posted all over social media. Took to vet & he doesn’t have tags or microchip. I want to go ahead & get him neutered & all of his shots. How long does the previous owner have to come forward? My daughter has fallen in love with the... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 16, 2022

If no one has claimed him within five (5) days and theres no other info is of ownership, you can consider him your dog. The sooner you get him chipped and vetted, the sooner you’ll be able to say he is your dog.

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Q: I live in an apartment complex. What constitutes a leash for a dog? Does a chain hooked in the ground count?

My fiancee is about to have neck surgery. We have a 100lb dog. One wrong move from this dog and my fiancee could wind up paralyzed from the neck down. My apartment landlord is demanding the dog be on a leash. We have a lady below us terrified of our dog. We had an agreement that she would let us... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 29, 2022

No. A dog on a chain attached to the ground constitutes the crime of animal cruelty, not a leash. A leash is a rope or strap attached to the dogs harness or collar which enables a pet owner to control the dog while moving freely from place to place.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: Can someone file a loss of consortium claim against me in kentucky and take my registered service dog?

The dog is in my name and was expensive and has been registered as a service dog. Would she be considered an asset that the individual suing me could claim?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 2, 2023

You have certain exemptions you can claim to protect your property, including a dog.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Land Use & Zoning for Kentucky on
Q: Can I have my neighbors dog removed, or them fined for the damages inflicted on my vehicle ?

I live on a dead end drive out in the county, very last house, there are 2 other neighbors that we all share the drive way. Our property has been there since 1967, long before the other 2 houses where added to the drive. My neighbors dog has inflicted $6,000 in damages to my vehicle by just driving... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 26, 2023

You’ll need to sue them in the circuit court of your county of residence for the $6,000 damages arising from the dog.

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Q: Can animal control come into my motel room that's paid while I'm gone and take my dogs if we been there for week and

Nothing had been said about no animals allowed I was only gone 3 hours and they entered my room that was not damaged or dirty and room was paid up for another few days and they took my animals and now trying to charge me spay neuter fees and almost 500 dollars worth fees to get them back

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 22, 2023

Depends on the facts surrounding why the police were called and what was reported at the time of the call.

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Q: My dog killed a neighbors dog. Am I responsible for purchasing them a new dog?

I already offered to pay vet fees and have a hearing for the court to tell me I have a vicious dog and make me lock it up. I just want to know if I can be sued and forced to buy them a replacement dog, as they are requesting.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 5, 2023

Depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding the killing, but most likely yes.

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Q: Ex-bf and my dog missing 4 mths, all in his name. He died. Just found dog, but person who had her wants to keep her.

I got a dog in 2017 at 8 weeks old with my ex-boyfriend (good terms, shared dog but she lived primarily with him). I purchased her and paid for everything for her, but documents all in my ex's name (including her microchip) as she lived in his house. She went missing end of Nov '22, then... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 1, 2023

Yes. It’s your dog. Sue the guy who found her. He has no rights.

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Q: Can I have my dog outsider for 30 minutes to an hour without having shelter, if I’m still home.

I live in a small town in Ky. I don’t have shelter outside for my dogs because they never ate outside longer than 30 minutes to an hour. I never leave them outside with out me being home & able to let them in immediately.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 1, 2023

Yes.

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Q: I have a friend (F), who has goats, she agreed to care for a relatives (T) pet goat for a few weeks.

They verbally agreed on $20 a week (which doesn't even cover the cost of food). When F received the goat it was underweight from not being fed the proper nutrients. Well now its the end of February, and T has only paid her $20 one time. F told T she is keeping the goat, because she has had it... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 19, 2023

She can legally keep the goat until she is paid in full, at which point she will have to release the goat to the owner.

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Q: A propane truck ran over my dog and left it in the edge of my yard and never stopped. Now the surgery is 18 to 1500
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 19, 2023

Surly the driver and the delivery company for alll your damages.

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Q: Does an animal control officer in a neighboring county have the jurisdiction to go to another county in KY?

I have an invisible fence, but apparently someone called the animal control officer (in a neighboring county) & they left a notice on my door about my dogs. So I'm just curious if they have the jurisdiction in my county to do anything?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 18, 2023

No. They have no jurisdiction outside their home county.

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Q: Can you shoot your dog to put it out of its misery if fataly wounded getting ran over in middle night in country?

Someone ran over friends dog in middle of night & severed the spinal column. The poor thing couldn't move the entire bottom half of his body & had blood all over side of his head. We disagreed about waiting to get him euthanized the next morning or having him shot in head to put him... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 15, 2023

Yes. Although probably not the preferred manner to deal with the situation.

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Q: How can the state of kentucky charge me money when I bring some kittens that was born to two different cats?

All these cats was dropped off around here because they know I WONT let them go hungry so why am I responsible for someone else's bad deed?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 14, 2023

How is the state charging you money and for what?

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Q: I picked up a free puppy on Facebook today. I gave it to the shelter saying I found it after I saw how thin it was.

I picked up a free puppy on Facebook today. The puppy ended up being extremely thin and looked like they were never fed. The place I picked them up from was a horror. The dog looked sick as well. I didn't have the money to handle the ER care. So within an hour of getting the puppy I took it to... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 6, 2023

None. Don’t worry about it.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: My dog has been whining non stop for the past week I can’t afford to take him to a vet do I have the right to euthanize

We believe he’s gotten into some poison or eating mice either way you look at it’s not healthy for the dog I love him with everything but I can’t stand seeing him whine all the time it breaks my heart what should I do

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 5, 2023

Take him to a local rescue and surrender him do he can get the medical help he needs.

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