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I have insurance, license is registered under me, proof of vaccinations, vet bills, etc. I am moving out and my cousin won’t let me have him. Who has true ownership?
answered on Dec 2, 2020
Taking care of a dog doesn't make you an owner. The dog is your cousin's unless you have evidence that a gift to you, or purchase by you, occurred.
My tenants dog bit me and we gave them a three day notice to remove dog. However these tenants are very difficult and tend to do things as they please. I live in Los Angeles and its in rent control. On the rental agreement it stated no pets but they got it during the pandemic cause our governor... View More 
answered on Dec 1, 2020
You can also make a claim for personal injuries against them if you needed any medical attention. Whether that is worthwhile depends on whether they have renter's insurance. You can also initiate eviction proceedings although I am not sure what the status of such proceedings is now.
Contract says nothing about vet bills does address sick puppy and say we may return and recieve have total price and a new puppy.
I have spent $2800 in vet bills on this puppy.
The contract also says “seller gaurentee a this puppy to be healthy at time of sale”
When I... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2020
You need to speak to an attorney. There might be consumer protection laws in your state that entitle you to compensation.
I didnt know until recently that he was taken. He was under nourished when i got him and i hate to see him in that environment again. They were illegally breeding them and so many mouths to feed. How can i keep him legally if they dont want to be paid but they want him back.
answered on Nov 28, 2020
Call Animal Control if they aren't caring for their dogs properly. You don't have any right to keep their property, but you might be able to surrender it to Animal Control and then legally adopt it.
We sold our puppy 5 days ago. We realized that it wasn’t the right decision after 3 hours of selling it to the family. I gave them a call, except they said they will not be giving him back to me. I have had him for 5 weeks and have all of his vet records and everything. What can I do to get him... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2020
You sold the puppy. Unless you have a contract that allows give backs, its over.
I need a lawyer who will take my case on contingency. My neighbor abducted my cat who played on his property. He then abandoned it in a middle of nowhere town and later erected a "No Trespassing" sign on his property. When cat went missing he refused to allow me access to a warehouse on... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2020
You should contact your local county or state bar and ask for an attorney referral.
My neighbor has their dog inside and never lets it go outside and whenever we go near their house their dog is barking aggressively. And I am concerned for the poor dog never gets to go on walks or okay outside for a bit.
answered on Nov 24, 2020
Unfortunately, probably not. It depends on if sanitary conditions are a part of the local laws
I offer to buy another dog and take to her or to do anything she wanted me to. I explained that I had problems and I had made a mistake that now is destroying our family. I hadn't passed not even 24 hrs went I begged her. Is there anything I can do to get my dog back please help
answered on Nov 24, 2020
Unfortunately, probably not. You could try to sue in replevin, but if there is evidence you willingly gave the dog away, it is not likely that you will win.
my baby was taken from me to be treated by a free vet for parvo. I was not able to afford the cost of treatment which I was told it could be up to 1500 dollars a day to hospitalize them for up to two weeks and still no guarantee they will pull through. Since this is a free program and the rate of... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2020
Ask for a copy of the document, or go in to read it. If you signed away your dog, as they say, it's over.
belongings. My boyfriend has his dog license and vet records proving that he owns the dog. What can we do to retrieve the dog.
answered on Nov 13, 2020
Contact the local Police, return with an officer to demand the return of his dog. Show the proof of ownership to the police. If this does not work, sue the LL for wrongful retention of personal property. He can go to Small Claims.
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Dog consumed what the vet said to be a towel - I saw no remnants or evidence of shredded towel - I have signed contract from owner releasing me from all liability and veterinary expenses - but owner is claiming negligence - Should I be worried about legal action?
answered on Nov 13, 2020
The release the owner signed should cover any negligent acts by you, if you were negligent. Animals seem to do this ingestion of foreign objects when in a new environment, my new cat did the same thing after a week. He can always sue you but it sounds like your release will protect you.... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2020
Discuss with animal control officers from your local city or county. Very difficult to control cats, I have one and she won't do anything I ask. This does not mean you should have to put up with the roaming and messing in your yard, I sympathize with you on that issue. While I am typing this... View More
My brother lives with me and his dog at the moment. His dog nipped someone on our property. The dog is registered to him, can we be held responsible since it happened on our property? I think I know the answer but I have to ask. Thanks!
answered on Oct 28, 2020
Your brother is responsible for his dog biting another person, regardless of where it happens. You are responsible, as a landlord, if you knew that the dog was vicious.
Can your dog be taken from you or euthanized for nipping at someone? No skin broken.
answered on Oct 28, 2020
"The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of such... View More
Ca discharge in city limits with intent to harm or destroy poperty? Always shows off to his visiting family that he shoots the cats and the all think it's so funny as he runs at them into the street while still carelessly rapidly discharging bbgun(man is 50+ yrs old)
***RECENTLY**found... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2020
Suggest you report this to police for potential criminal charges re: BB gun and animal abuse.
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My sisters dog bit a dog that was passing by with its owner. My sister told the owner that they would assist with the vet bills. The owner is now sueing my sister stating her dog bit him which is not true, how should we go about this?
answered on Oct 9, 2020
Notify her homeowners insurer, or renters insurer. If she doesn't carry insurance, she will need to retain an attorney, which will costs tens of thousands through a trial. She could also seek out a bankruptcy attorney.
The dog has no microchip and no ID tags.
answered on Oct 8, 2020
Civil Code § 2080. Duties of finder
“Any person who finds a thing lost is not bound to take charge of it. . .but when the person does take charge of it he or she is thenceforward a depositary for the owner, with the rights and obligations of a depositary for hire. Any person that. .... View More
I bought a dog for my Girlfriend as a Christmas present, but she wasn’t able to take full custody of the dog because she was unable to have the dog at her house, so we shared the dog. The day I purchased the dog, the breeder mentioned to me if I have issues housing him or if I did t want him... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2020
You should file a Small Claims action in San Diego (where the Defendant is) for damages and for the return of the dog. The word for "theft" in civil court is Conversion.
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I was walking up apologizing and he looked at me and kicked her. Then told me he had right to kick her because he works for post office.He told PO that I was not in site when he kicked my dog and post office says it is my word against his and I have no rights since I broke the leash law.
answered on Oct 7, 2020
If the dog was 4 feet away, he would not have been able to kick her. Keep your dog on a leash.
Another breeder (note: she is a multi-millionaire) offered stud services at no charge. Have 3 females each with puppies by the stud owner's males. Her stud boys have many champion offspring. She wants one to be top stud dog in USA with champion offspring. She offered to pay for the... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2020
If your story is accurate, then the breeder does not own your dogs or your puppies, but you will have to hire an attorney to defend against whatever her claims are. It is unclear whether you have any claims to assert against her.
I find the story a little far fetched. She offers stud... View More
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