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My dog played well at same dog park the weekend before when there were all large dogs.
My dog has never showed aggressive behavior to a human or dog before
answered on Aug 3, 2020
Calif. is not a "one free bite" state, you are responsible for your dog from the first bite or sign of aggression. Now I don't know exactly about the code of conduct in a dog park, or if by using the park, you "assume the risk of a dog bite to your dog." but this could be a... View More 
We recently got approval to own a dog by our landlord, and everyone in the house was on board. One roommate claimed he was excited, but after the dog arrived he now claims he does not like her. His words have been "I live here too and pay rent and I don't want to walk on wet... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2020
This is really a LL/Tenant question. Your roommate has a right of quiet enjoyment of the property that he is renting, the same as you do. You do not have the right to take that away from him and the LL cannot give you permission to take it away from him. If RM dad is an attorney, he will know... View More
My ex boyfriend took advantage of my mental state during a panic attack and made me sign a handwritten document in order to get my dog. I pay for majority of her care. She is basically a therapy pet.
answered on Jul 28, 2020
Maybe. Depends on how altered your state was.
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Will I be fined? Also, do vets care if pets are not registered? Do they offer pet registration services? I couldn't find anything on these in my city (Fremont)'s ordinances or regulations, so please let me know what the city law would say about this.
answered on Jul 27, 2020
Whether vets report unregistered pets isn't a legal question. Call the vet and ask. I've never heard of that happening, but I don't know the practices of every veterinarian.
Fremont requires a license for every dog or cat that is owned, maintained or boarded that is over... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2020
The act of feeding cats, specifically, is not a crime under state law. However, placing food outside makes it accessible to wildlife as well, which could be construed as "Harassment of Animals." Under Title 14 California Code of Regulations 251.1 , "harassment" is defined as:... View More
I adopted a cat in 2017, and signed the adoption papers for it. I also have documentation that the cat is an emotional support animal for me. My ex-boyfriend was taking care of her temporarily before we split up, but is now refusing to give her back.
answered on Jul 26, 2020
It's unclear if you are the sole owner, or a joint owner. Having the animal documented as an emotional support animal doesn't answer that question and wouldn't entitle you to deprive another owner of rightful possession.
If you are a joint owner, the two of you will have to... View More
I bred my dog and agreed with a friend that I would receive pick of the litter and she would keep the rest. Once the dogs were born she asked if I would sell her my dog which I agreed to do. I waited for her to pay me and when she didn’t I texted to ask her when she would. She asked the price... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2020
You’ll have to sue. You log be able to talk the police into getting your breeding dog back, but they likely won’t help. The puppy you’ll definitely have to sue.
She lives in a homeless shelter at the moment and our relationship ended because she’s manipulative. He had anxiety when she had him and was overweight. He is noticeably happier. If she takes him back he will live with in hoarders house and would not receive the attention he does here nor the... View More
I got these dogs for me to help combat my PTSD I received while serving in the military. I have proof of purchase for one and the other one was a Christmas gift which I have a witness statement letter and Facebook post to prove. I have the vet bills for both that I paid for as well (which she used... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2020
If you have the ownership documents and something to prove the gift, then you can sue in replevin to get the dogs back. I’m unclear what you mean by the ex filed false documents in court, because I don’t know what documents and what kind of court (civil or criminal), so it’s kind of hard to... View More
I have a roommate, he put shock collars on my dogs and claims they're for "training" purposes. They don't bark often, and don't bother anyone. But I don't feel like he has a right todo something so cruel to my pets.
answered on Jul 18, 2020
It is a trespass to your personal property, which is a civil wrong, not criminal (at least in California. You appear to be in Ohio). It might be animal cruelty, depending on what he does with the shock collar. You should talk to the police and make a complaint, or get a restraining order, if... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2020
Unless you had a different agreement upon which everyone relied before breeding, the pups are yours.
My sons are twins and they both think they have a right to my pups
answered on Jul 16, 2020
It would be the person who owns the stud, potentially. But usually stud-owners don't retain ownership in the pups, they just get paid for stud fees (i.e., the sperm).
answered on Jul 15, 2020
It is no different than if you asked him to store a motorcycle for you and he refused to return it. It is your property and he is wrongfully denying you your property. In Civil law this is called a conversion, it is a tort. You could report it to the police as a theft, see if they will help you.... View More
My girlfriend and I recently got kicked out by her mother for such unjust reasons, but we weren’t able to retrieve all of our belongings including her dog whom she’s owned for almost 5 years now. We arrived today and called if we can have her dog and go in peace, instead her mother refused, and... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2020
Trespass is the criminal entry onto the property of another without privilege. If you committed a trespass, you could be arrested. What you did is called resorting to "self help" and is best left to vigilante movies.
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Abracadabra aka Abby is my whole world, my furbaby, my Service Dog! I left her with a friend (sitter) for a few hours and in that time she got out and was part of a hit and run. I took her to the vet, told them she is my world, gave them 2 email addresses since I had just lost my phone and said I... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2020
There's not enough information here, but if the vet thought you abandoned your dog, they can give your dog to a shelter.
What actions can I take against him?
answered on Jul 13, 2020
Very sorry to hear about your cat. This person is responsible to you for destruction of your personal property. You have jurisdiction over him here in California since the theft occurred here. You can sue him and then you have to get him served. You may end up getting a default judgment against... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2020
Both of these facts point to different people as the owner of the dog. If one of you goes to court to have the dog declared as theirs, the one suing has the burden of proof. Under usual rules, if it is so evenly divided that it is 50-50, the defendant wins because the Plaintiff has the burden of... View More
I’m 20, I got kicked out of my aunts house today without notice. I was there for 3 years. Where I am temporarily staying, I cannot have my cat. My aunt is now saying she will bring the cat to the pound tomorrow if I don’t go get her tomorrow. I’ll have my own place in 7 weeks, so I’m trying... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
If the cat belongs to your aunt, the answer is yes, she can take the cat to the pound. If the cat belongs to you, no she can't. A cat is considered personal property. If someone takes your personal property without your consent the remedy is to go to Small Claims Court asking the judge to... View More
My partner and I adopted a dog together. My partner cheated on me shortly after and now we may break up. My partner’s name is the only one attached to the dog’s license and micro chip because at the time I thought it didn’t matter since I trusted my partner. Additionally, my partner has an... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
The ESA issue is not an indication of ownership. Whoever’s name is on the adoption paperwork and/or paid for the dog is what determines ownership.
I adopted this dog from a local breeder and signed a document proving that he is now mine. I had him at my house for about 2 weeks and my dad got mad because he kept him up one night and my dad was already getting bad sleep he made a rash choice and told me to get the dog out for the night. I found... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2020
If the cops won’t help you get your dog back, then you’ll have to sue in replevin one your local courthouse. I would recommend talking to an attorney in your area to help you with filing the lawsuit.
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