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She owned 3 dogs. One just died from heart issues bc he wouldnt buy her meds and the other one has cancer so he gave her to me bc he wasnt paying a vet to see her. Can I legally take her other dog? The vet records are in my daughters name?
answered on Jul 21, 2020
Not 4 years after the fact. This issue should’ve been dealt with in probate at the time of her death In 2016.
answered on Jul 21, 2020
Not without proper licensing from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
I have another male dog i bought. He says I never paid in full for him. There was no contract with him. Now he is saying he is going to take me to court and take both dogs. Can he do that.
answered on Jul 14, 2020
Yes, he can do that. I would recommend talking to a civil litigation or contracts attorney to go over your options and defenses.
my dog was in heat and the neighbors dog kept coming in our yard. we asked them to put their dog up because it was coming down and it was being aggressive to our dog. they did not do so, we put our dog in the house or remainder of heat but she must have gotten pregnant before. Now there are puppies... View More 
answered on Jul 8, 2020
Pay the $300 to terminate. You can sue them in small claims if you are inclined.
Without legally being charged with theft if I'm saving him.
answered on Jul 6, 2020
Take it to vet and verify neglect. After that you should be protected. If no vet or vet doesn’t substantiate, return dog to uncle.
I have had my "uncles dog" who was neglected and underfed (under his supervision) for over a month with no question of him coming to get her. Now I am moving to CA from KY and he says I cannot take her with me. Because she was neglected and I have gotten her healthy and happy I want to... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
No, legally you can’t take the dog from
Him without his consent. However, if you won’t voluntarily give him back the dog, he would either have to call the police (who likely won’t do anything) or sue you and win to get the dog back.
Not even a year ago I gave my aunt my French Bulldog on the promise that if she ever decided she did not want her she would bring her directly back to me. I’ve visited them on many occasions she never once mentioned not wanting her. I have even stated on numerous occasions if you decide not to... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2020
You probably can retrieve the dog assuming your aunt agreed to the promise to give him back if she decided to get rid of him.
I have 2 large dogs out for their daily walk, both were leashed. While passing a house a small Yorkie (No leash and no supervision by its owner) came running after my dogs. It is unclear if yorkie was bit or was jumped on which caused a broken rib and internal bleeding. The interaction was short... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2020
Have the dog scanned for a microchip. If the dog is chipped, you should contact the Registered owner. If he is not chipped and there are no other signs of ownership, he is yours.
My dog was in my yard playing with my children. He put his hand into my yard
answered on May 26, 2020
Much more information is needed to properly answer your question.
Was told one couldn't have a dog tied outside at all times. That pets must be left outside no more than 1 hour at a time & that they should be allowed inside each night & in extreme weather.
answered on May 24, 2020
Dogs shouldn’t be tied out at all. They have to have food, water and shelter if they are going to be left outside all the time.
Long story short my neighbors are renters who have 5 large mixed breed dog’s that have not only attacked and even killed one of my dogs but has also tried to attack me! I have contacted the land owner numerous times, spoke with the dog owners themselves numerous time’s only to be told its my... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
Shoot them, but only if loose on your property AND they are presenting a danger to you, your family or your dogs.
I gave my dog up a year ago because I was unable to have him in my apartment. I’ve moved now and have much more space.
I saw him out in the new owners yard recently and he looked underfed. I still have vet records and photo proof of him being mine originally. What can I do to get him back?
All animals are rescued. 2 are 18 yo. Will try to rehome some.
answered on May 2, 2020
Probably not as long as they are all licensed and vetted properly.
My ex has had nothing to do with him but maybe 2 weeks out of the 9 months. Now my ex says he can take him just because he paid for him but I’ve been the one buying the dog food, paying vet bills, and just taking care of him in general so can my ex take him all because he bought him almost 2... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2020
If he wasn’t awarded the dog in the divorce action, he doesn’t get the dog. End of story. You’ve had custody for two years and paid for everything. If he wanted the dog, he should have said so before the divorce. He’s out of luck unless you surrender the dog, regardless of what he says now.
My father had me sign a paper which stated that I would be giving him custody of my 3 dogs beginning on 09/18/2019. This was done with the assumption that he would keep all 3 of them temporarily, however, that was never his true intention. On 09/17/2019, a day prior to the paper I signed went into... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2020
You can sue for the value of the dogs you lost. The “contract” between you and dad is unenforceable, but you can’t get emotional damages from a breach of contract.
Come on porch, eat our cats food, trash,make mess,open containers. Walked in new concrete,left prints they don't care. be done. AC said t brking no laws. They lock them up at night. Bark all time.
answered on Apr 25, 2020
Catch them on your property and take them to LMAS and surrender them.
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