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Trying to find out definition of cruel treatment
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
In Arkansas, the statutes related to animal cruelty provide definitions and specifications for various offenses. Based on your question, it seems you're referencing a specific statute number, which might not correspond directly to the actual code. However, to answer your question on the... View More 
I've had a problem with cigarrette smoke coming through my vents for weeks now and I've emailed my apartment manager detailing the evnts as they occur. When I first brought this issue to her attention, she denied that the cigarrette smoke was coming through the vents without stepping foot... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2024
You might have grounds to take legal action if your apartment complex is not addressing the cigarette smoke and dog odor issues. Your health and ability to enjoy your home are important, and the management has a duty to ensure that the property is safe and habitable. If the smells are persistent... View More
Just for clarification, the cops were called on a completely unrelated matter (property line dispute) which had nothing to do with Otis Brown (her dog). They had been on scene about 30 mins before they shot her dog. They even took/seized his dead body! My Mom did file a report but apparently it... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
To pursue justice for your mom, you might want to look for an attorney experienced in civil rights law, specifically one who has handled cases involving police misconduct. The shooting of your mom’s dog, especially while it was on a lead line in its own yard, could potentially be a violation of... View More
The City of Greenwood AR cited me for a dog bite to a friend at my house, question is if the animal office enforcement euthanized my dog before the court date and does not give any notice they were doing so, is that a violation of my civil rights? according to title 5 -criminal offenses subchapter... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2023
If they have in fact prematurely euthanized your dog without properly following the required procedures (ie Due Process), they may very well be liable to you for the fair market value of your dog.
I have taken care of my yorkie for the last 2 + years. Vet Bill's and food and given him a place to stay and grow accustomed to. What paperwork do I need to file with the courts to retain position of Xander
answered on Feb 16, 2022
You don’t need a writ to keep possession of your dog; rather if another party is claiming ownership that party will need to go to court, file a replevin action against you and if that party is successful, he or she can enforce the judgment by getting a writ of assistance from the court directing... View More
The kids grand father has a bunch of cats and my grandkids now has ring worms all over them. The grandfather was told that the cats had ring worms and hasn’t done anything to correct this issue.
answered on Nov 11, 2020
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, ringworm could be a difficult form of injury upon which to base damages in a lawsuit. Added to that is the element of causality, where you would need to demonstrate the specific source of the... View More
Owner assured dog was safe around other dogs and offered by text to help with vet bills but now cannot be reached.
answered on Jul 16, 2020
Yes. Looks like you’ll have to sue or pursue criminal charges.
answered on Jul 13, 2020
Generally, yes. But you would need to be able to show that the needs for two ESAs is for two separate purposes.
murmur 3 weeks before I picked him up but on the day I got there to pick him up I was told the heart murmur was gone. When I got back to arkansas I took the pup to vet for a wellness check only to discover he still has a murmur. I texted the breeder but no response. Am I entitled to my money back ?
answered on Jul 1, 2020
It depends on what your breeder purchase contract says about health defects. Generally, heart murmurs in young dogs or certain types of dogs are normal, and just need to be monitored. Sometimes they even go away in young dogs. Either way, keep your dog healthy with regular vet checkups and take a... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2018
No, you must call the dog warden or police--depends on your state and township as to how dog cases are handled.
We live in Arkansas there is no leash law for dogs a lady was speeding down our road on her cell phone with no shoes my dog was chasing a weenie dog across the street my husband went after him my dog was trotting back across the street when this lady plows into him my husband tried to flag her down... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2017
Turn it over to your insurance company. You are each partially at fault.She should have been looking and wasn't . You have a duty whatever animal it is to keep it off the roadway. Which means stop it from getting on the roadway in the first place.
If purposely causing the death of a police K9 can you be charged with murder in Arkansas
answered on Aug 4, 2017
Purposefully killing a Law Enforcement K9 is considered a Class D felony under Arkansas Code 5-54-126.
answered on Jul 11, 2016
You can make a claim against the driver for vet bills (assuming the driver wasn't authorized to be on your yard).
Currently dealing with animal control regarding them adopting my 5 year old yorkie out after we contacted them several times letting them know we were trying to obtain the outrageous amount of money they were asking for. I believe they adopted him out early, because they are trying to claim my... View More
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