Why am I being held responsible for a stray dog and what are my rights? We have had the police at our home several times because of the dog. Animal control said they're to full to take it. The humane society isn't accepting dogs. A cop threatened me with going to jail of I didn't... View More 
He has been gone with this girl for three weeks he came to two weeks of him being gone ...he took the only key so I could lock my door I started to record audio in case some one broke in ...well they came in for four hours took what ever they wanted went to work the next day and when I came home I... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2021
You have to appear or otherwise respond to the lawsuit, counterclaim against him for wrongful taking of your dog (replevin).
He has been gone with this girl for three weeks he told my landlord he was coming to get washer dryer and took well they also took my dog .. yes tried the police ...how do I get her back . ...I have vet papers with my name only
answered on Aug 10, 2021
And you are asking how to get your dog back? Have you tried calling the police?
My dog was given a medication at 20mg dosage when it should have been 2.5mg. As a result of the wrong dosage and previous health issues she is now having acute kidney disease and may need to be euthanized. How do I go about pursuing legal action against the animal hospital involved?
answered on Aug 6, 2021
Most dogs don't have a market value of very much. Unlike people, you wouldn't be able to sue for "wrongful death". So you would sue in small claims court for the vet bill for the negligent procedure, as well as the cost of having the dog euthanized. That's about it.
The question is is that I took my dog to a off the leash dog park where she was chasing another dog (nine-month-old Shepherd) and the shepherd slipped on wet concrete and crashed into a fence where she hurt her leg most likely a sprain of some sort as she was starting to put weight on it when I was... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2021
Your liability to the owner of the other dog depends on whether the trier of fact (judge or jury) is convinced by a preponderance of evidence that you did something negligent; I would argue that it was not foreseeable on your part, when you took your dog off-leash, that this would happen. And, if... View More
Hello, so we hired a painting company to paint the inside of our house. My wife advised them that she would be working from home in the bedroom and our chihuahua shitzu mix dog would be in there with her. Later in the day when taking the dog outside, my wife got distracted and the dog ran upstairs... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2021
Yes, be sure to notify your insurance carrier of the situation. If you sell, the insurance carrier would still be responsible for this potential claim.
I had my dog (9 month old Australian Shepherd, male) on his leash, opened my door and a neighbor was standing on my apartment doorstep while listening to music on her headphones- leaning against my door. I was surprised and gasped. My dog ran up to her and bit her on the arm, it was a superficial... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
I believe this is the same question as a previous question in Personal Injury, but with a bit more detail. As I said there, I would make a point that you do not feel comfortable discussing this without the woman who was injured present. Any claims for payment of her injuries would go through your... View More
Hello and thank you for helping! As my neighbor was walking down the apartment complex hallway, she was listening to music on earphones when she reclined on my door frame. This was when I opened the door, my dog was behind me on his leash but when I got spooked and gasped because I was frightened... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
You certainly did the right thing by filing a police report. Details of the situation and injuries should be included there just in case. As to the medical bills, if she is unresponsive, there isn't much you can do at the moment. If her boyfriend reaches out to you again, I would inform him... View More
the puppy already has all the necessities it needs from toys to food to bed to blanket to towel to pampers in order to pee and poop. is it the responsibility of the minor to take care of the dog starting at 7 am-5 pm even if the minor has school or not ( weekend/ vacation)
answered on May 26, 2021
It is the adult's responsibility. If the parent or other custodian of the child wants to require the child to perform those tasks, that is between the adult and the child. But if you are trying to ask whether the child can be punished by the authorities for animal abuse or neglect, the... View More
Goodness i cant change the question lol
The question is: my Dog went missing for a year neighbor took my dog knowing she was ours, she came home to me today and they want her back what do we do?
my dog has been missing for a year turns out my neighbor had her even when we asked if... View More
answered on May 24, 2021
Yes, get whatever evidence you can gather that the dog was given to you and that this dog is the same one.
He was arrested today and animal control took the dog because he lives by home self and nobody else was there to claim the pet. I called the pound and they are saying I need power of attorney to get the dog? Is this true?
answered on Apr 26, 2021
It seems that the pound wouldn't actually know that the dog isn't yours unless you told them, but if that's what they say, the easiest way to do it would probably be to download a POA form, bring it to the jail, and have your son sign it.
My yard is fully fenced in, the dog is going up tree on neighbors side to come into my yard to charge at me while I garden. I have a registered fire arm if I fear for my life can I shoot the dog.
answered on Mar 24, 2021
Yes, but if I were you I would avoid doing so. You might be charged with such things as discharging a firearm in an unsafe manner (endangering people in the area), cruelty to animals (if it's not a clean kill), etc. It might be better to first trying a report to animal control.
What can she do to try and recover them? They know who did but dont know what she did with them. They maybe on some property the person owns but how would you go about legally checking the premises for them? They have asked around and none of the animal rescues or animal control have seen them and... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2021
Not sure if you're getting the whole story. When the police say it's only a civil matter, it's usually because there's an ownership dispute between the person missing the property and the person who took the property. Another possibility, I suppose, is the other person just... View More
For Louisiana not Florida
answered on Mar 8, 2021
My guess would be that there are no restrictions on what a willing buyer can pay a willing seller for a dog, either in Florida or in Louisiana. But you might want to post this question in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Louisiana to be sure.
Hello, I'm going through an amicable divorce. We share 2 pugs between ours homes and do one week on and one week off. I drew up a notorized document that outlines this just to have it on paper that we both signed. The other party brings in quite a few new people and has been taking the dogs to... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2021
Dogs are considered property in the State of Florida. Therefore, it would be difficult for your ex to enforce the "custody agreement" you all made. You may want to discuss it with him and see if he'll agree to you having them full time. Otherwise, you may need to get help from... View More
After the surgery the vet called and gave us the worse possible news. That it was the worse he’s ever seen. Mind you, this dog was jumping and playing like nothing the day of surgery. He also told us he didn’t know how long she’d live. He said he wanted to keep her one more day and would call... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2021
It looks like you are going to have to wait until Monday. Good luck.
The first vet said my cat had an infection. I had to take him back about 5 times. He just gave him more antibiotics. It getting worse. Several spots were on him. The vet told me he couldn't do any more for my baby. Another vet referred me to a reputable vet. I took him. She said I should have... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2020
Yes, check out Joey’s Legacy on Facebook for resources in Florida.
I purchased a puppy who became very sick. I am heartbroken and almost lost him. The breeder is in Florida and does not want to help pay for the vet bills or reimburse me for the price of the puppy. In the state of Florida can I sue them in small claims court for the price of the puppy and all of... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2020
Yes you can sue. You might want to check Florida’s consumer protection and breeder laws to see if there is anything specific that helps you in the lawsuit. Try reaching out to a Florida consumer protection or civil attorney.
I was literally forced to give away my Bella, I am disabled and I have had my little girl for 8 years, she became my emotional support dog, I lost a child in 2003 Bella helped me with that loss, she got sick and I took her to an animal hospital, the vet told me she needed an operation that was... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2020
Makes no sense, and sounds like you've been defrauded. Are you saying that giving her to the shelter gets the dog FREE surgery, then the dog belongs to someone else?? - but for you, it would cost $5K?? Also, euthanizing, at most clinics, costs WAY LESS than $500. First, run back to the... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2020
The Fla. limitations period for both damage to personal property (dog) and negligence (other than professional malpractice) is four years. This answer is given as guidance only. Any time there is an issue of your claim being potentially barred by the statute of limitations, do not rely solely on... View More
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