CO law says animals are personal property. Seized with warrant, then killed (for supposed seizures) day before hearing for release, no probable cause. 10 yr old licensed pet goat- my only family- destroyed. Motion for release of his remains, denied. Facing animal cruelty for his arthritis not being... View More 
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Colorado, as in many states, animals are indeed considered personal property under the law. The situation you describe, involving the seizure and euthanization of your pet goat, raises several legal issues.
Firstly, if your animal was seized and then euthanized without proper... View More
I fell behind on payments after losing my job.
The payments were towards a leasing agreement for a dog I purchased over a year ago. The amount on the lease was already much higher than the price that was listed on the dog but I didn't find out until after I signed the leasing... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Colorado, the legality of repossessing a pet under a lease agreement can be a complex issue. Typically, pets are considered personal property, but repossession of an animal raises ethical and legal questions that are distinct from repossessing inanimate objects. If your lease agreement... View More
For legal project I am trying to find the same or number of the law about not being able to kill someone because they murdered a pet, which in this case was a pet bird
answered on Feb 27, 2023
It is unlikely you will find a statute explicitly addressing this question.
Instead, you will likely find “self-defense” statutes which describe when it is legal to use deadly force in the defense of yourself and, in many states, in defense of another person.
A few states allow... View More
We shared most of the expenses, split pretty much everything, I trained the dog, she lived with me for 4 months before I moved in with my ex. She is my registered service animal & emotional support animal. How do I get her back?
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answered on Oct 7, 2022
If you can prove that you own the dog, you may be able to assert a replevin claim to get her back. If you both own the dog, it becomes trickier. In theory, you could do a partition action and ask the court to figure it out. I have done partition actions for land, but I know they can be done for... View More
I was notified of the maintenance (there’s never been any issues) I received a call that my dog had “gotten out” and they were attempting to retrieve him. Then I got a call a bit later stating they had “lost sight of him”. I left work after the first call to go get my dog myself but they... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2022
The dog is back safe and sound. That is the important thing. If the dog got out during a scheduling maintenance event, then it may be no more than mere negligence. It sounds like the landlord tried to do the right thing by looking for the dog and paying for all the associated costs.
You... View More
There are many dogs on that list now living in my complex. The office says the owners of those dog’s presented documents claiming the dogs are “emotional support “ animals and they are required to accept them. How is this not a breech of my lease which prohibits such dogs? Thank you
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answered on Sep 16, 2022
In many circumstances federal and state law trumps contract law. Contract law must live in the legal framework setup by both the state and federal governments. A personal contract typically cannot supersede a state or federal law unless the law allows itself to be superseded.
If a contract... View More
This attack occurred on my property against myself and my dog who was on a leash we were attacked by three large dogs over 100 lb each
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answered on Aug 26, 2022
Use of force is a factual question in every case. That being said, use of force against a human is vastly different than use of force against an animal. There is a chance you may run afoul of animal abuse laws, local ordinances, and other. But a dog can kill you.
If this is a continuous... View More
My ex-girlfriend showed up to my apartment uninvited requesting to retrieve the remainder of her items. I allowed her in and she ended up staying a while. I had fallen asleep and when I woke up, my ex and my cat were both gone. I had adopted the cat after we broke up and have documentation that I... View More
answered on May 15, 2022
Yes you can still sue her for replevin. I’d also add claims for civil theft (possibility of being awarded attorney fees and triple damages), and also a claim for conversion which has a different mental state requirement than civil theft. The key is getting a show cause hearing set.
The... View More
Roommate accepted watching a dog from someone outside the household. Is days past the time for pick up and they haven't picked up the dog, and unable to get a hold of.
answered on Sep 6, 2021
The roommate who agreed to watch the dog is responsible for its care unless he/she transfers it to a local humane society clearly stating all the details of ownership known to them, identifying the owner and disclosing the details about the owner can’t be contacted.
I was waking my dogs around the neighborhood and one peed on the grass. The area is a public area and NOT private property. He suggested I go all the way to the green belt and only let my dogs pee in those bushes. Which seems ridiculous. What are the laws about dogs peeing on grass in public areas?... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2021
In Littleton CO there is no ordinance pertaining to dog urine specifically, the closest thing I could find is this and I don’t believe it applies:
6-1-1: CONDITIONS AND ACTS PROHIBITED:
B. Annoying Odors: The maintenance on any premises in the City of a dog or other animal in such... View More
Give him back I have a protection order against her and the dog is on there as well. I have paid vet bills im the only one with a home. He is attached to this home because he has a puppy brother here as well. What kind of rights dose she have to the dog? It was not gifted to her. She took him when... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2021
The dog will be treated exactly as all your other property and I would make sure your final orders specifically state who gets the dog; shared custody cannot be ordered because it’s a dog not a child.
If you bought the dog during the marriage and it was not a replacement dog for one you... View More
Now we have a pitbull coming to our house all the time, to play with our dogs. He's the sweetest dog. He doesn't like to go back home because he loves us so much. Can we claim this dog if the owners let it roam? I'm afraid of it being hit by a car. The dog played as of his paw hurt,... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2021
See if HSPPR is still allowing at home stray holds. If yes, contact them stating you found this dog wandering multiple times and you’re afraid it will get hurt if allowed to roam but you’d rather have the dog do the required stray hold at your home instead of their shelter. State you want to... View More
Unexpected death in immediate family out of state, nobody was willing/able to watch my dog while I was gone for the service. I could not board him on such short notice due to the boarding facility never having boarded my dog before. Explained situation to vet and they found a rescue for my dog to... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2021
Probably not. A competent animal attorney would need to review the documents you signed and obtain more factual information about the situation to see if you have any valid defense.
Have you tried contacting the rescue? Even if you have to pay to adopt him back you should try because... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2021
No. That would be littering. However, it is not legal to feed squirrels in Denver.
Sec. 8-72. - Keeping wild or dangerous animals prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, possess, keep, maintain, feed, harbor, transport or sell within the city any living wild or... View More
My dog got out and was excited and jumped on a neighbor so they called animal control but I got my dog back inside and animal control nor police ever showed up. They called me this week and told me I have to go to court
answered on Jul 7, 2021
Yes. They can file a criminal complaint against you with just a complaint (verbal or written) from the alleged victim. It would be in your best interest to hire an attorney to advocate for you at court. These dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog charges are serious, carrying with them a... View More
I have the purchase receipt in my name only. I also had to get my mother's permission to buy the dog, since I'm living at home and attending college. We're both listed on the veterinarian records Although she filled them out and put her name first. Because of this this registration... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2021
You would file a replevin action in the county court where the dog is assumed to be located at.
Replevin is a complicated process but you can attempt to represent yourself by using forms created by the state of Colorado. The forms are categorized under "Money Cases" for some... View More
My mom and dad bought the dog and gave him to me my name is on his collar can I legally take my dog to my dads and leave him there? Also I would like for my dog to stay at my dads because he is diabetic and has kidney failure so I want my dog to be his service animal he wants that also. My dad... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2021
Yes legally you can take your dog to your dad’s house and leave him there.
And is it illegal to sell a dog without up-to-date shots to somebody
answered on Jun 9, 2021
Depending on where the dog came from, it is very likely a PACFA violation. Age could also be a problem (a dog sold too young (i.e., less than 8 weeks old) to receive certain shots is a violation - although dogs do not have all their shots at 8 weeks due to boosters being necessary over a period of... View More
Our neighbor has been spreading lies about our dogs for years. Saying they were viscous, they have attacked them, etc. Our dog got into some trouble and their lies caused the situation to escalate quickly and resulted in our dog being taken away for 6 weeks, and going through a whole ordeal. In... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2021
Unfortunately, no because Colorado views dogs as property so that would be like suing for defamation for someone spreading lies about your couch. But you will need representation if you have been cited for a criminal violation by animal control. If you can prove your neighbors engaged in abuse of... View More
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