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Q: If I get a dog for free from a posting online. Can they take the dog back?

I responded to an online posting. Free dog to good home. I meet up at my home with them and they agreed to leave the dog. 2 days later they are asking for it back. ItThey are harassing me demanding the dog back. They are saying I stole the dog. Can they legally take the dog back?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 10, 2015

No. They can't.

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Q: My landlords accused me of leaving my dogs out in the hallway unattended & barking. Can they fine me for them barking/

I have never let my dogs unattended. And the only reason that this subject was brought up was that I was taking out the dogs to go to the restroom outside and came back in & the dogs saw some neighbors in the hallway. They barked in excitement and then the manager of the building came out... View More

Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on May 1, 2014

It will depend on what your lease states.

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Q: What can I do legally about my neighbor threatening to shoot my dog
Kristen Bullock
Kristen Bullock
answered on May 1, 2014

My first question would be why do you think your neighbor says this? If your dog is causing problems in your neighbors' yard, then I would hesitate to advise legal action but would need more facts to properly advise you. If you are in fear of your neighbor, you may have grounds to file an... View More

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