North Dakota Animal / Dog Law Questions & Answers
Q: I feed, watered & opened window for 2 dog's in hot garage. 90°. I am being charged w trespassing now. Help
Nobody was home at this house. The police told them my name. The dogs were sitting in their own feces & urine...the whole garage was covered of weeks of waste. It was toxic! The door was unlocked, heard the dogs barking for weeks, I called police 3 times
You need a criminal defense lawyer. Most attorneys (like myself) offer free consultations.
Q: I left my dog with my mom for a week while I went on a trip and now she’s threatening to get rid of her what to do?
I have the official vet record and I can get a proof of purchase what should I do? and what if she already got rid of her?
Ask somebody else to go and pick up the dog.
Q: Is there anything I can do to get my money back from the people who sold me a puppy that died within two days?
My husband and I bought a puppy from this couple in Devil’s Lake. Everything was fine until we fed him. He had diarrhea after we fed him and the next day he threw up and still had diarrhea. My husband took a nap for a couple of hours and saw that the puppy had pooped on himself. He went to pick... Read more »
Small claims court may be an option, but it depends on the situation.
Q: Can I see my landlord for not accepting my Emotional Support Animal?
I live in Fargo, North Dakota and currently there are no psychologists that sign for Emotional Support Animals, so I went online and found a psychologist that did. Only thing is that they are from California. My landlord denied my Emotional Support Animal letter because the psychologist is not from... Read more »
you can sue, but that doesn't mean you'll win.
To give a more practical answer, talk to attorneys who specialize in disability and/or landlord/tenant issues. If no one is willing to take your case on contingency, you'll probably lose
Q: So like 5 or 6 months ago i sold a puppy to my ex's cousin and she has never paid for him. I live in ND and she SD...
What am i supposed to do? Should i take her to court in SD or ND?
I would likely bring the lawsuit in whichever state you sold the puppy.
Q: We surrebdered our sick dog over to the vet. Vet sent dog to adoption agency. How can we get him back?
My wife is immune suppressed, dog has c-dif. Not safe for wife. Had no place to put dog till healthy. Surrendered dog to vet. Realized the mistake. Ask for him back few hours later. They said no, Not your dog.
The dog is legally property. You will likely need to bring a lawsuit.
Q: Who has rights to the dog?
We assumed responsibility for a dog unexpectedly a few weeks ago as the owner went to jail. They originally said they wanted us to take care of the dog. Now they are supposed to get out in 2 months and want the dog back. I've taken the dog to the vet for all
Her shots and set up an... Read more »
They did not gift the dog to you, they wanted you to take care of the dog. Therefore, the original owner.
Q: An officer took my 12yr old dog from my yard in a private property trailer park. Took to the pound, charged dog at large
I was Charged with "Dog at Large" 2 months later. She's maybe 2 lbs tops and has had most of her teeth pulled due to old age and is as friendly as ever, she, xxx, just likes being held.
Do the police or animal patrol have to be called to come into the trailer park? Trailer parks are... Read more »
You should never write to a judge. You should only argue your case in court, usually with the help of a lawyer.
Q: Someone broke into my home and stole my dog and police won't help me get him back, what do I do?
What kind of lawyer do I need?
You simply need a lawyer willing to take your case. Before a lawyer will take your case, you should have a retainer ready to pay and know who it was that stole the dog. If you don't know who it was, it's nearly impossible to initiate the proper lawsuit.
Q: What determines true ownership of a dog
I need help!! ;( 3 years ago we were blessed with a full bread pit! My mothers husbands sister who was the original owner loved to pass animals around because she could never really afford them so he ended up being put on a huge metal chain locked up constantly we didn’t like that too much so my... Read more »
Dogs are treated like other personal property, and as such can be traded, given away, sold, and abandoned. I would need to discuss at length the particular details of your situation to determine to chain of ownership of the dog.
*This is general legal information, and I cannot provide... Read more »
Q: How long does an animal have to be in my possession before its legally mine.
The name on adoption certificate is Ex-boyfriend name but the dogs stays with me regularly and everything she needs is paid solely by me.
Unfortunately, this is not how property ownership works. A dog is considered property.
Q: How do I gain custody of a dog left in my care from people who are unfit to care for her
A friend of mine dropped there dog off for me to care for it and I would like to gain custody cuz they are unfit to care for this dog cuz they leave her alone for days on end without food and plus they already had a kitten die in there care
There is no such thing as "custody" of a dog because a dog is considered property under the law. If they are not caring for the animal, you should call animal control.
Q: Can you sue someone for their animals being on your property?
In cases when the dog gets off the chain from their backyard. The dog has been on the property several times.
Generally, an owner of a domestic animal has a duty to reasonably control the domestic animal. If a person fails to reasonably control his or her pet, he or she may be liable for resulting damage. This is general legal information and should not be relied upon in your specific case. An attorney... Read more »
Q: My dog was attacked by another dog. now my dog needs a $4000 surgery. can I make the other dog owner pay?
Generally, an aggrieved party may sue another for damage that results to themselves or their property by the negligent acts of another. If an animal has a history of violent acts, it may be classified as a "dangerous animal" and be subject to a higher standard of care by its owner than an owner of... Read more »
Q: Someone employed by the same company as me just kicked my dog. Is there anything I can do to said person?
My dog (8 lb shihtzu) is at work with me. He was barking at a male employee and said employee was yelling at my dog making him bark even more. When I heard this, I went into the room and saw said employee kick my dog. I'm not sure if he's hurt, I don't think he is. But I just want to know if... Read more »
If they kicked your dog for absolutely no reason, report it to police. If they kicked your dog because your dog was threatening them, let it go. Whether you're allowed to bring your dog to work depends on your work's policies. I know very few workplaces that are welcoming to dogs. Hope that helps!
Q: What if a dog ran away from a grooming salon?
I am unsure what your question may be. Is the grooming salon liable? Maybe.
Q: Can apartments make you get rid of a therapy dog that 2 of your dr's think you need and you have a medical papework?
Believe it or not, I have run into this problem being faced by my clients quite frequently in the past. A letter from a medical doctor or therapist is all that is needed to classify the animal as an assistance animal. Landlords must agree to a reasonable accommodation request if the disability... Read more »
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