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I told the landlord of this mobile home park that the pitbull had moved in next door. She said she'd check into it and get back to me. One month later, the dog was in my yard and attacked my tiny dog, attacked me, and killed my dog which was right at my feet. Not an apology or even paying me... View More 
Cat is microchipped and up to date on shots. He intentionally took the cat to drop him off because there are feral cats 3 doors down. I have him on video carrying an animal crate.
My dog was on his lead, staked into the ground, in our yard when the neighbor dog came into our yard and was within range of my dog's lead. My dog chased the small dog and bit her on the rump. The small dog ran away, and my dog (being attached to his lead) did not chase her past the confines... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2020
No. He has no recourse against you and you have no liability.
In KY, on land zoned agricultural. The neighbor does not have any livestock. The son's name is not on the title of the land, but he lives there full time as of recently. We have a shared fence with no private agreement so the default sharing of maintining half as stated in the law applies -... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2020
If he shoots the dog on property not belonging to him, he could be liable for damages and possible criminal prosecution.
answered on Aug 31, 2020
Keep them as your own or turn them over to the animal shelter.
He hasn't been chipped. But he may have been registered by the breeder.
answered on Aug 26, 2020
Have the dog chipped and registered to you and then it’s your dog.
Is she still my dog with my vet papers or is it his because he is the original owner from a year ago?
answered on Aug 25, 2020
No. Worst thing that happens is you go to court and the judge decides.
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Yes, but I’d also have the dog microchipped and registered under your name also.
My mother in law found her roaming around, months later she gave it to me and I took her to the vet and got her all the papers and everything she needed. She escaped from home a few days ago and just happens to be found by her first owner, now, could he sue me for getting the dog new papers ? after... View More
They apoligozed but that was it. The dogs still roam free and still come in my yard
I obtained the dogs legally, months after he was arrested, but before I moved out of the house we shared. Is this grounds for violating the epo? How do I report this? Is there a motion to the courts for this? Meaning will I have to go to court again to testify against him?
answered on Aug 22, 2020
Those are not grounds for violating the dvo. Go to your local county attorney and file a criminal complaint for violation if an epo/dvo, which is a class A misdemeanor. They will prosecute him for the violation.
answered on Aug 21, 2020
You should have the vet scan him for a microchip for the identity of his owner. If he is not chipped and you vet him, you can keep him.
Wife. Once my first grandchild was born, the cairn terrier became her protector, and the Bello followed Lil Mac so both have spent the last 2 years. I learned only recently that they gave Bello, the yorkie, to my son's in-laws. They have a 7 year-old child and Bello is a teacup -fiesty but... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2020
If they were not a gift and they are registered in your name, absolutely.
She left him for a year moved back in and now moving out again and threading to take dog can she legally do that??
My neighbor set up a birdhouse camera on his tree next to my properties fence line. The only view it gets is of my yard. I’m assuming it’s to film my dogs barking but I’m also think the flashing lights on it are provoking my dogs to bark more.
answered on Aug 17, 2020
They can film you. No different than a surveillance camera. If you think the lights are inviting the dogs, have a security expert observe them for you. If their opinion is the lights are inciting the dogs to bark, then you can take action.
Two female cats that frequented my yard became pregnant at the same time. I brought them in to keep them safe until the kittens were born and somewhat developed. The kittens are now 10 weeks old, with no takers for adoption, and I want to know if I can return the cats outdoors without penalties.... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2020
No. Simply take them to the animal shelter and surrender them. Problem solved.
The dog has a shelter and is fed. I’m not sure about the water situation.
His nails where so long he could bearly walk. He was dirty and had fleas all over him when he was found wondering a busy street.
answered on Aug 5, 2020
Yes. So it can be scanned for a microchip to find the true owner.
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