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We live in a Bullitt county subdivision where there are some dogs. I have 2 dogs. But everyone else doesn't let their dog constantly bark at their neighbor. Their dog is a doberman and stands on their deck and barks every move we make. We all live on 1acre lots. I've been here 33years and... View More 
answered on Apr 12, 2020
Call Animal Services first. If that doesn’t work, go to the courthouse when it reopens and take a criminal complaint for nuisance.
The dog has been in the person's care for 4 years
answered on Apr 8, 2020
No. If they rehomed the dog, the dog belongs to the caretaker.
On the 3 time they left and left dog with me. The person says to keep dog until she gets a place. 7 months later I get a text saying give animal back. I assume it would 2 to 3 months for her to find a place. Was staying hotels and above a bar
answered on Apr 6, 2020
They have abandoned the dog and the dog belongs to you unless you agreed to keep her until she found a place.
answered on Mar 31, 2020
Yes. It is either one or two years, depending on the exacts facts of how the dog died.
My ex has been in jail for the last 8 months of the 9. He has had an addiction problem for as long as I can remember and I honestly don't trust him to take care of my dog.
answered on Mar 30, 2020
Let your lawyer handle it but I’d husband hasn’t already filed something for the dog, just sit on it. If he has filed something, your divorce lawyer can respond.
Have had to put my dogs to keep them from getting ate because the stray is a female and in heat
The dog is super dirty and is pooping in everyone else’s yard. We asked the owner and they said it was theirs with another rude comment. Is it legal for their dog to go around the neighborhood for many days at a time? The owner also isn’t picking up any of its droppings.
My dog was not DNA tested when I signed lease or moved in Oct 2018 ... they completed DNA testing in Feb 2020. Now they are trying to fine me for samples collected in Dec 2018, March 2019, and Feb 2020. Can they do this? I have always picked up my dogs bathroom, but sometimes weather or even... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2020
The answer to your question depends on the terms of your lease. If your lease provides for it, then yes, he can.
We've called everyone from the county attorney, judges, county police, state police, CPS, EPA (they poop in a bucket & dump it behind their house), everyone possible on my neighbors. They live in a house with no water, plumbing, septic, electricity, anything & have 3 kids, 4 dogs &... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2020
Go to the courthouse and file your own criminal complaint for nuisance and harassment. That will get you into court.
My dog is picky about where she poops and has never pooped in my yard so I have to walk her around the neighborhood and lately she has pick this one house to go at so theirs not much I can do. Mind you I ALWAYS pick it up
There no no arranged living rules or signed leases or contracts.
answered on Mar 8, 2020
You should get your own place and then you can have as many dogs as you want.
She has been in my care solely since September 2019 and he came and took her. Can he do that? She is chipped to me, registerEd to me, vet bills in my name. However he cane and took her without permission. Police said since he technically paid for her he can take her.
answered on Mar 8, 2020
That’s probably a violation of your property settlement agreement. Talk to a lawyer bc I’m guessing the dog is legally yours. PS. Never take legal advice on civil matters.
I got the dog from a person that found her roaming.
Me and my ex had purchased a puppy together. She made me sign a paper she hand wrote up stating if anything happened between us, she would have full custody. I didn’t think anything would happen. I was the sole caretaker of our dog in the relationship and since the break up I can tell he’s... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2020
It sounds like there was no consideration (benefit) given to you in exchange for signing the paper giving her custody so unless that was actually included in the a Property Settlement Agreement, you should be able to go back to the divorce court and get a ruling.
My cousin starting dog sitting for a dog and the dog has lived with her for a year. She finally register and licensed in KY she has paid over 3000 for food, grooming and vet Bill's. The dog became very sick and she took care of it. The dog is having surgery on Wed and the orignal owners has... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2020
If the neighbor pays all the costs, expenses and money associated with the care of the dog, then she can get the dog back. If the neighbor doesn’t pay all costs and expenses, you can keep the dog.
And took care of her also. She died Dec 29th and wanted me to have her dogs since I've grow attached over the yrs. I stayed in her house until today and cared for these dogs. Her niece decided today she is taking the Yorkie but not the other one. Can they do that or isn't it consider... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
If she had a will, it should specify who gets the dogs upon her demise.
I live in an apartment and my dog sits on my porch which is fenced in. My landlord said she is not legally allowed to do that without me with her
answered on Feb 25, 2020
Unless your rental contract precludes it, your dog in your fenced in yard is perfectly permissible as long as the dog has access to food, water and shelter.
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