If I am in public within the city limits in any of the Metro area cities.
answered on May 29, 2019
Not without legal risk. As lawyers we consider how the law may apply to hypothetical facts (1) in the past; and (2) in the future. When the case is being litigated in court, it's almost always about the past. Past facts can't be changed, though we may have problems of proof. On the... View More 
Is that considered dog-napping?
answered on May 17, 2019
I doubt that Minnesota has a kidnapping law related to animals or pets. It could be considered conversion of chattels.
I obviously let my neighbor know immediately and she is devastated. I am wondering if we should call the cops or if there is nothing they could/would do about it. I have seen the car before and know they live in the area. Is this a crime? Should I get the car's license plate number? Or is... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2019
Yes. It is something that can be reported to law enforcement. It is animal cruelty.
Me and my boyfriend got a puppy and we weren’t able to keep him due to us having a baby on the way and it added tons of stress we didn’t need, so we gave him to the human society. The person we bought the dog from found out and is telling people we signed a contract and we didn’t pay for the... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2019
Sure; in America anyone can sue anybody for anything at any time (even without a lawyer in small claims court). Winning the lawsuit is another matter. Save all your receipts, text messages, emails and all other documents.
Walking in a public dog park or parkway. Just read about this scenario on Next Door...
answered on Mar 20, 2019
This is a very fact-specific question. Accordingly, it would depend on what happened. Can they be in trouble for discharging the firearm in city limits? Can they justify their actions? Can they show they were coming to the aid of the other dog? Frankly, the "right" answer is going to... View More
She was laying in her bed when dog attacked
answered on Apr 9, 2018
Most likely, but you need to talk with an attorney as soon as possible to go over the specific facts of the unfortunate attack.
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Who/what starts disappearing? Your question does not seem to be complete. If somebody has stolen your animals, call the police or bring a claim in conciliation (small claims) court.
If the neighbor girls come on our property with or without my permission and while petting the dogs, get scratched or bitten.
Are we responsible for their hospital bills?
answered on Nov 3, 2017
If they are on the property with your permission you are. If not you may not be. However I assume that if you have property you have homeowners and you must report it to them.
I have proof that she has the puppy, and that she was going to pay a hundred each week from the texts, I have the AKC papers and the parents of the puppy.
answered on Sep 28, 2017
The police will not intervene in this matter. You need an attorney and/or to seek relief through conciliation court.
Tied up by a line that is stationary and tied to a higher up tree branch. Not the base of the tree. No real collar. Unattended all the time. Always barking. Almost getting hit by cars all the time. I want to know if I can keep the dog legally due to their neglect.
law inforcement said they wrote him a ticket but it keeps happening what can i do?
answered on Jul 24, 2017
Talk with a lawyer about bringing a lawsuit under the "running at large" statute
I was in a 7 yrs relationship. We decided to get a dog about two years ago initially she didn't want to get a dog but it was my decision to get a dog I was the one who chose the dog I went out with her to the Humane Society and and ultimately decided that he was the one we were going to get... View More
answered on May 26, 2017
There is no such thing as a custody hearing for a dog because dogs are property, not people. However, if you are going to small claims court over the ownership of a dog or the dog is being awarded as property subject to a divorce proceeding, then I would suggest bringing any receipts, registration... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2017
No. Humane societies are not covered under the 325F.79 definition of pet dealers.
answered on Apr 19, 2017
Without knowing more information, it is likely that you are bound to the terms set forth by the trailer court. There may be an exception if you owned the dog (and lived in the trailer court) prior to the time the trailer court imposed the no dogs rule.
In the process, was bitten and it's unknown which dog bit her. There has been no contact/communication made with either party in regards to incident. Not before, during, or after. A letter from an attorney was received by the party in question telling them to have their insurance adjuster... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2016
each person should contact their insurance. Odd that a chain would "break." Whoever's chain it was should keep it as that may be someone to be added to the case. Each person is responsible for keeping their dogs under control. Let the insurance company handle it is the next step.
In the lease agreement it says under pets ' I may not keep any animals of any kind without the written consent of management.' I emailed my landlord asking to have a pet and she tells me her pet policy and that it'll be a $200 damage deposit. But her 'pet policy ' was... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2016
You need written consent -- but you won't get written consent without paying the $200. If you have a pet without written consent, that would be considered violating the terms of your lease and could be grounds for eviction.
Do I need to give the dog back or can I find it a new home
answered on Sep 2, 2016
It sounds like you signed a contract. You should seek the advice of a contract attorney to review the contract and assess your rights and obligations under it, and also potential consequences for breaching the contract.
I bought my kids a dog a cpl yrs back! and they kept their dog at their dads! and all the dogs paper work is in my name! now last month he broke with his ex and she stole the dog. saying its her dog! when I paid for it and everything and never gave the dog to her! the mpls police yesterday said... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2016
Contact an attorney and ask for help. Be polite, seems like a pro bono cause in my opinion.
They wrote me the ticket knowing they were my sons dogs not mine an he is over 18 i live in montevideo minnesota
answered on Jul 19, 2016
Here's the thing - if you hire an attorney to fight the ticket, the fee would likely be minimal. If you were responsible for the dogs at the time, then it is your ticket. If you were not responsible for the dogs (i.e. your son was there), then it may very well be that the police gave the... View More
We got a puppy from a small breeder. Within a week, we could no longer take care of him. We decided to rehome with with a fee. A few days after, the new owner asked that I pay half of his medical bill because they weren't aware of his infection he had (nor did we). We had no contracts or... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2016
Although I do not know the full facts of this scenario, the answer would be no in this type of situation generally.
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