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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
my daughter was walking her and the leash is an extended leash. So while still on the leash my dog ran out into the street while the Amazon truck was coming down and the Amazon truck hit my dog killing her.
answered on Nov 20, 2020
Start by asking Amazon for their insurance information. And then contact the insurance carrier and make a claim for compensation.
Can this be a legal issue?
-No formal contract.
-Florida breeder and buyer
-Original health paper said puppy was healthy.
Original paperwork was titled “official certificate of vet inspection for intrastate sale of dog or
Cat” signed by the breeder’s... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2020
What do you mean by "Original health paper"; was it something signed?
Let’s assume an individual is an employee of dog daycare company. A dog, genetically predisposed to breathing complications and overheating dies, without intent from employee, while under care of employee after extraneous exercise for particular breed. Dog requires thousands of dollars in... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2020
When you say, "let's assume", it sounds like a hypothetical (such as a law school exam question), particularly since you are asking about the legal rights of both sides. If this is a real-life situation, I suggest you re-post to specify your role in this situation and to ask for... View More
Tenants of only two months have a dog that is a Pitbulll mix and the park supervisor is now, after initially agreeing to having the dog at the park, demanding my father make the tenants move out of said property. The park contract states that Pitbulls are not allowed, but the park supervisor... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2020
First of all, it does not matter whether this policy is "costing you father great tenants and a good source of income."
Secondly, whatever the park supervisor said is not relevant; nor is what they said controlling because whatever they said it is not in writing. The... View More
It is a shared tard
answered on Oct 18, 2020
I assume that the owner of the dog is your landlord. The lease should provide rules for how the yard is to be shared and, assuming the lease allows dogs, how sharing is to work with dogs. If it doesn't, and the dogs can't get along, you may have grounds to break the lease.
Police were called, not helpful. Can I go to Doctor are they liable
answered on Oct 18, 2020
Of course you can seek medical attention. They are probably liable; ask them to notify their insurance company.
Both dogs have had medical issues and surgeries because of genetic defects. According to our Vet, because of the breeding. We found out about the breeder through her website (facebook) where there were several postings from other owners having issues and her falsifying information in regards to... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2020
The issue is whether the breeder committed fraud and/or breached the contract. Genetic defects, alone, do not provide a ground for suit. Many purebreds have genetic defects, hence it's better to adopt a mutt. Falsified info, if justifiably relied on to your detriment, may constitute... View More
I have had my cat for 16 years. He's an indoor cat and only ventures out to the screened in porch on occasion but never goes outside the porch and does not come into contact with other cats or other animals. Well, maybe the occasional lizard or spider. He's been very healthy this entire... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2020
The vet may or may not report you. The licensing law is probably specific to your local area; why not bring him to a vet outside of that area?
My husband was just told today our dog might be a dad. This happened under the supervision of my in-laws. (Our dog is a purebred and theirs is not) what can I do to ensure responsibility so they aren’t taking advantage of their dogs pregnancy? I already know the pups or Mom won’t have proper... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2020
No, animals such as your dog don't have rights. If you feel they are mistreating the resulting pups or other animals, you report them then.
I was walking into the dog park, but there's 2 gates and the first gate goes into a boxed area that you unleash your dog. I was told by the dog owner that he wanted to pick up his small dog before we proceeded into the dog park. I let him pick up the dog and when I opened the second gate... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2020
Yes, you have a case against the dog owner for strict liability and negligence. Discuss your case with counsel here in Florida about contingency fee representation, which means you don’t pay anything unless you win. Hopefully, you can find out the identity of this dog owner. If not, a private... View More
Son arrested for drug charges. Family have decided not to bond him out as this is third arrest w past prison time. I took his dog but live in townhouse w my own pet. Do not want to keep her. Not sure when or if son will bond out in next few weeks. He is not very responsible w the dog but it is... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2020
Before you give the dog away, get something from him, in writing, to the effect that he is giving the dog to you.
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