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I have used the same farrier for over 2 years, he knows we have dogs, they are always put up, when he has a appt here to shoe, but showed up early, he text me,,, and i do not have a cell phone, he knows that,,, so i did not get is message that he would be early... he assured me he would not... View More 
answered on May 29, 2021
You are still liable for the dog bite. In Kentucky it is strict liability.
He is up here everyday five times a day we have contacted landlord and neighbors asking them to keep him down there they refuse to. If we can’t legally shoot him what can we do !
answered on May 29, 2021
Most likely, yes, depending on where you are in Kentucky and the applicable local lease laws.
I own a horse boarding facility. One of the boards has not paid board in 3 months. At want point can I take ownership of the horses and try to sell them to recoup my expenses?
answered on May 29, 2021
Depends on the terms of your boarding contract or, if no written contract, you must give owner notice in writing to cure default or they will be did to cover boarding.
I was at a friend's house one night and she had a friend there who was in town from another state overnight and would be heading back out of state the next night. She needed to leave her dog with someone for a couple hours while she went to do some things and the friends house I was at that... View More
answered on May 24, 2021
You may be liable for injuries to the neighbors dog that occurred while the visiting dog was in your care.
She has filed for a divorce and the pups were born why we were married
answered on May 22, 2021
If the mother of the pup was pregnant during the marriage she would have a property right claim to the pup just as you would.
I accidentally hit a neighbors dog with my boat trailer while coming home from Lake Cumberland in Pulaski County, KY. The dog got loose from her leash, ran into the road between my vehicle and boat trailer. The trailer hit her. She was taken to two vets and surgery was performed on the... View More
answered on May 17, 2021
Depends on the leash laws and ordinances in Pulaski County.
I live on a side road from the road KY 596 and the neighbors continually tease my dogs by riding a horse down the road or by driving a 4 wheeler and they only go as far as our property then turns around and comes back. Also my dogs run free into and out of my yard but they come to me when I yell... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2021
Put your dogs up and eliminate the attraction for the neighbors. The other option is to move.
answered on Apr 15, 2021
No, but you can report him to the authorities for animal cruelty.
Ex was fostering my 4 cats because I got pregnant. We broke things off during this pregnancy but we agreed to them still being with him until I delivered (risk of toxoplasmosis and I’m very high risk so I was put on bedrest and given a wheel chair). He claims to have given me 1 weeks notice via... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2021
Yes. Get your papers and call the cops. Next, file a motion in your divorce case for the retried of the animals.
I bout a sick kitten from a breeder 3 months ago. Have spent over $1000 in vet costs. Tried to work it out with breeder but she only wanted me to swap my sick cat for another sick cat. Became hostile and blocked me. I disputed what I paid for the cat with my financial institution and won now... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2021
Don’t give her a dime back snd if she sues you, you can counterclaim and win. She has committed a continuing breach snd her liability continues to increase.
I live in Kentucky and my friend wasn’t nice to his puppy & took his anger out on her . For example : I’ve seen him scream at her , shake her , and attempt to choke her ( I stopped him ) .He asked me to foster her until he gets stable which I agreed to . He’s still not Stable , and he... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2021
Yes. The dog belongs to him. You just said so in your question. If he is mistreating the dog, report him to animal services. If they remove the dog, them you can possibly adopt him.
I live in Kentucky.
answered on Jan 29, 2021
Not unless your dog leaves your property. There are leash laws and if your dog acts that way while running unrestrained off your property, the statute permits them to shoot your dog.
My Uncle, Aunt, and Cousin arrived with a Cornsnake when they came to live with us. He had a glass bowl, maybe a twig or two, and that was it. His tank is pretty small for his size, I think, and he didn't even come with a heatlamp. I've been taking care of him for a while and none of them... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2021
You do not but your mother does. She can take the snake with you to North Dakota.
These are possible nearby neighbors dogs and I’ve contacted animal control numerous times they won’t do anything. One dog acts aggressive towards us on our property when we come in contact with it. Could I get in any legal trouble if I were to set a live trap and catch one and take it to the pound?
answered on Jan 10, 2021
You can trap them (only on your property) and deliver them to animal services, yes.
Can not talk to these people. Don’t know what to do
I have contacted the Montgomery County, KY sheriff's office and they refuse to take the dog back. The people who took him are claiming he is a gift, which is false. I have all the paperwork proving ownership, but they still will not move.
What actions can I take in this situation?
The girl who stole my dog is currently in custody, but her mother refuses to return to him me. He is microchipped and I have vet and purchase records that are only in my name. What can I do to get him returned?
answered on Nov 10, 2020
Bring your records, come down here, go to the sheriff of the county and let him retrieve him for you.
The dogs are chipped in her name but she refuses to help me financially with them
What can I do, they are killing me financially with all the food, grooming, vet bills, I even pay someone to go let them outside because of my long work hours
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