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Q: Our family dog was kill by two pitbull. The family want to file a lawsuit against the 2 pitbull onwer.
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Aug 15, 2024

What a horrible thing. The owners should be liable your loss. I hope law enforcement and animal control have been involved. Unfortunately, your claim may be limited to monetary damages (s.) Conciliation court is probably the correct court.

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Q: Does the state have to provide proof of refusal to present the dog for chip inspection to be charged with 347.515
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jun 17, 2023

"The owner of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog must have a microchip implanted in the dog for identification..." I admit, I am not sure what "proof of refusal to present the dog for chip inspection" means. You seem to feel an owner is not violating the law unless he... View More

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Q: Can my ex get in trouble if he were to purposely let my dog escape
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 13, 2024

Your ex could get in trouble if he were to purposely let your dog escape. Proving it could be very difficult. I doubt the police would investigate.

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Q: Can I find a pro bono attorney to sue someone for animal cruelty

My friend whom I bought my house with was beating my dog and caught on camera by all neighbors and he was charged criminally, I’ve since had to surrender my dog and lost my job of 27 years over this.

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 5, 2024

You may want to start by contacting Animal Law attorneys. It is unlikely you will find an attorney willing to take your case for free or even on a contingency basis.

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Q: Drunk neighbor baits my (50-lb) dog with his (99-lb) Great Dane in ally. He refuses to just walk by, he slows down!

This guy does this several times a week (often with beer & cig in hand). My dog's guard gets up, starts barking, and the neighbor actually slows down (!), walks his dog closer to my dog. Not in a friendly way. Any other responsible dog owner knows to move along from a dog defending his... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Sep 2, 2023

I don't believe an order for protection would be granted on these facts, but MAYBE a harassment order. It is an unusual situation. Does he do this to everyone's dog or just yours? If just yours, why? Is your dog a 50 pound Pitbull?

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Q: If I am certified in animal cpr and first aid, can I charge for first aid I perform on someone else's pet in Minnesota?
Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Aug 12, 2023

What advice did the institution that certified you say?

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Q: What are the legal steps to sue WIldlife Services of USDA for killing animals?

Would this be arraigned if the animal killings were public knowledge / part of Predator Damage Management policy?

Would WS/USDA be asked to submit a plea of guilty or not guilty if the program were on record / public knowledge at an arraignment?

Would there be a preliminary trial... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jun 8, 2023

USDA provides scientific information and research on wildlife, its habitat, and its relationship to agriculture and public safety. It would not face criminal charges. Thus, there would be no arrangement, plea or any hearing whatsoever.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Contracts for Minnesota on
Q: Shelter contract states I must return dog if unable to keep. Tried contacting but no response. What do I do?

I adopted a wonderful puppy from a shelter few months back. Unfortunately, due to a sudden illness and other events I’m no longer fit to provide him the best care and believe rehoming is the best option for him.

The adoption contract I signed states that if I’m no longer able to keep... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jun 3, 2023

Document your attempts (emails & phone records) to contact them. I don't know how much money is at stake, but it seems unlikely they would sue. A letter from an attorney may be an inexpensive choice for your piece of mind. You may want to inform new owners of this fact.

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Q: Our dog got loose and went missing. The neighbor beat him to death and hid his body out in the woods.

Supposedly, she said he killed one of her cats. District attorney said we couldn't prosecute because he killed their cat. But this is animal cruelty isn't it?

John Cucci Jr.
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answered on Oct 2, 2022

What a terrible man!

You can sue this dog slayer! If he is poor and has no assets, then it is probably not worth your time. However, you have a year to sue him. Especially if you have sought counseling or other mental health care because of this horrible trauma.

Good luck!

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Q: My dog got loose this morning ,my neighbor shot and killed him he is two yearold Siberian husky sweet dog , what can

Is he allowed to shoot my dog . I got.thtee kids comiyhome from school what a jerk off shooting in residential .. Minnesota not Illinois

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Nov 12, 2021

More information is needed.

A dog owner has an ongoing duty to control, restraint and secure any dog. Thus, any dog posing immediate danger to others may be shot, especially if that animal is on someone else's property. However, you need to supply more information to a local state...
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Q: Firearms related question relating to dogs in the state of MN.

Say I was walking my dog, and I do not have a carry permit, would it be possible to find me guilty of carrying/concealing a pistol if it's concealed on my dog and not my person.

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on May 14, 2021

Yes. Look up constructive possession. They know your dog didn’t obtain the gun on its own.

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1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law and Animal / Dog Law for Minnesota on
Q: Does Delaware use the same definition for dog and cat fur that federal law does?

Hello, I'm not a resident of Delaware, but I was wondering how the state defines "fur" and "hair" in the law banning the sale or trade of dog and cat fur/hair. Federal law defines dog and cat fur as a pelt--any fur or hair with skin attached--and so do other laws for other... View More

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Feb 15, 2021

Your question involves Delaware law. You would need to contact attorneys in Delaware for help with this.

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Q: I adopted a dog w/binding contract from a rescue in Texas I am also in rescue I let him stay with my sister she passed

on 2/10 in an apt fire in Lindstrom I called the landlord to see if the pup had made it He said yes I told him i want my dog back and asked if he could drop at a relatives house 5 blocks away he said yes then he started yelling at me saying I want the dog repeating himself I told him no I want the... View More

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Feb 15, 2021

Your post is difficult to follow, but it sounds like you want to report the dog stolen. You can report it to police but there is a good chance they tell you it is a civil matter to be candled in civil court.

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Q: My best friend got a dog 6 yrs ago. She travels for work, knowing I was already helping take care of her cat, I begged

Her not to get one. The 1st 2yrs I had the dog every other week plus any personal holidays she took. The next 3 yrs I had him from Sat mid=afternoon until Friday morning. (Yes 5=6 days per week) Occasionally Thurs pm if I brought him to her. Then covid. No Travel. We shared for almost a year, but... View More

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Feb 11, 2021

If you take something that isn't yours you have committed a theft. You could face both criminal and civil consequences.

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Q: I was given a golden retriever from an acquaintance almost 6 months ago. Now she wants it back. Will she win in court?
William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Dec 29, 2020

It is impossible to say based upon the limited information provided. You should consult directly with an attorney.

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Q: Can I Press Charges Against My Sister Who Won’t Give My Dog Back ?

My sister would watch my puppy while I worked. One day she was watching him & when I was gonna pick him up she said she would watch him overnight. I said okay. The next day I tried to get him back & she said no she’s not giving him back. It’s Been Over 2 Weeks Since she refused to give... View More

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Dec 16, 2020

You can report this to law enforcement as a theft or sue for the return of your property in civil court.

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Q: My ex sister in law surrendered her dog over Facebook but then wanted her back. She is now taking me to court

I gave the dog to the pond where she can get it from there if he wants

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Nov 20, 2020

What is your question? Are you wondering what you should do?

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Q: Can someone press charges on roommates for removing her dog from a neglectful owner?

My roommate had a dog and she started neglecting him. Leaving him in his crate for two to three days at a time with no food, water, or bathroom breaks. The rest of our house was taking care of him and he became so anxious from her neglect that he was attacking other animals that either live here as... View More

William Bailey
William Bailey
answered on Nov 20, 2020

I suppose she could try to report it as a theft of the dog, but it sounds like you have a pretty good defense if she really is on video consenting to you taking the dog.

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Q: Can he shoot our dog if he lured him over

We live out in the country and out neighbors will sit outside and and make noises to our dog to go over and today we heard a gunshot and He called and said he shot at our dog after he lured him over can he do that?

Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
answered on Jul 14, 2020

No, that would be animal cruelty/abuse. But, keep your dog fenced in or tethered whenever he's outside to make sure he stays safe since your neighbor is crazy. Report this to animal control or your local law enforcement.

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