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My children’s two dogs have gotten loose on two separate occasions only for a matter of minutes. Someone called animal control each time. Now I have 6 charges I have to go to court for. I didn’t think leash law was a real legal obligation. I kno ignorance of the law doesn’t mean I can break... View More
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answered on Nov 1, 2021
BUILD A FENCE. Yes the owners of the dogs are responsible for the tickets.
I live in Louisiana. A man was walking down the street in front of my house and my dog ran into the street where he was. He's not aggressive at all. He's a small/midsized dog and he's very friendly. He just wants people to pet him. The guy shot my dog in the face at point blank range... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2021
Call Animal Protection and press animal cruelty charges. Then contact the Justice of the Peace and file suit against the gun toting psycho. Then build a fence.
This has been going on for over 2 years. Speaking to the owners, repeatedly, and having to call both the Glenmora Police Department and Rapides Parish Sherriff's Department Subsation in Glenmora, repeatedly, has not brought any relief. I'm a disabled veteran on chemotherapy and being able... View More
The pit bulls aren't in cages or on a leash. My dog wandered near my neighbors yard and their 2 pit bulls tore my dog up. Who can I contact for this? What do I do?
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answered on Sep 25, 2021
1) Make a criminal complaint with Sheriff's and Animal Control.
2) Put up fence for any dogs you may own in future.
3) Take pictures.
4) File suit with the Justice of the Peace for purchase price for your dog and any vet bills.
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answered on Aug 20, 2021
The dog belongs to the jail bird's heirs (kids, spouse or parents). If you don't know who they are, then take the dog to get shots and a license in your name and keep the receipts.
After my dog got out of pen and went to neighbors yard she then caged her, in a small cage with no water in the direct sunlight of Louisiana, called the cops, they came and wrote me a citation and I was told she had the right to keep my dog or decide what to do with her now bc of her not having a... View More
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answered on Aug 6, 2021
Check with the Humane Society if your dog goes missing. Get a copy of your dogs veterinarian records. Go file suit with your Justice of the Peace for Conversion.
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answered on Jul 30, 2021
Yes. Pet owners are 100% liable for any damages caused by their pets.
I went in front of the justice of the peace yesterday I was being sued for a stray dog that was left all day without water, food, or any kind of care, the person who claimed to be the owner has stated multiple times to two different police officers myself my husband and other people that she had no... View More
microchip in my name, vet records and registration papers in my name. sheriff's office refused to intervene despite paperwork, stating civil matter.
*I filed suit with justice of peace.
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answered on Jun 16, 2021
File for civil conversion with the justice of the peace.
unfortunately he is chipped in their name . i have most recent vet records in mine
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answered on Jun 10, 2021
Tell them no, get the dog licensed and shots, try to get them to admit in person or on the phone that they gave you the dog, and record it.
He’s been there for five days and they won’t give him back. How do I get him back
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answered on May 21, 2021
If he's your dog, then of course you can get vaccination and license records from your Veterinarian or the Humane Society and a receipt for purchase or adoption from the ASPCA that you can take to the Sheriff's Office to file a theft complaint. Then you can build a fence around your yard
Is fenced in with an approx 4’ fence that has multiple holes and imperfections. The dogs are frequently left outside unaccompanied for long hours/full days regardless of weather (storms/heat/etc). I have to bring my small breed dog right past their fence to go into my yard to do his business. The... View More
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answered on May 9, 2021
Call the Sheriff's Office and Animal Control because their Pitts will kill your dog eventually. Video the holes in the fence. Put the video on a flash drive.
If you live in a Apartments Complex that’s gated. Is it a law that tents has to have insurance on they pit bulls in Louisiana. The landlord only make them pay him and when I question him he said oh no, Nobody can’t have pits over here but they over here they be running around at times. Also in... View More
How can I get rid of the legaly?
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answered on May 2, 2021
You can evict your mother with the dogs or you can help her house train the dogs. Anything else is illegal.
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answered on Apr 30, 2021
You will need to get a breeder or licensed dog trainer as an expert and a lawyer to file for a stay
The puppy was vet checked and had a clear bill of health before leaving my home. My contract states they have 72 hours max to get the puppy in with a vet for a wellness checkup and send me proof that this had been done. If this isn't done my health guarantee is voided. The client didn't... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2021
Absolutely not. Call the Animal Control and the police if someone has hurt your pet. Then build a fence. Next call the Justice of the Peace and file suit against them for any Veterinary bills, the price of the pet, lost income from breeding the pet, money expended for the pet's license and... View More
My dog went missing from our home in Louisiana, I was contacted yesterday that her microchip was scanned at a Vets office. After confirming my contact information, I was told it is up to the people that have my dog to contact me. She was taken from our home in Louisiana. What should I do next?... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2021
File a police report for theft in the county where thr Vet is located.
I lived with my dad and his current wife in Louisiana until I was 16 then I moved in with my mom in California. I'm 18 now and I want to get my dog from him that he kept and wouldn't let me have at the time. Is there any way to do this legally?
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answered on Feb 21, 2021
It depends on whether you have any proof of ownership. If not, no you can't get your dog back. Proof of ownership:
1) receipt for purchase,
2) cancelled check for purchase,
3) Vet records,
4) license,
5) AKC documentation,
6) chip... View More
Say so and a tag on her collar. I’ve bought everything for this dog besides the tag and collar and leash she has. He wants her back but has no way to afford to provide guaranteed vet care or food and he’s currently said he plans to live in his car with her. And that if he got a job she’d just... View More
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answered on Feb 16, 2021
Get her shots and a license and you have proof of ownership.
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