There is not anything to be done legally unless or until the other dog owner either makes a report to animal control/police department or tries to sue you in civil court for some reason. Otherwise, try to stay away from her and her dogs. If you receive a citation or get served documents, contact a... View More

file an animal cruelty complaint. Notify your homeowners. Kids were technically trespassers.

This is a difficult question, but ultimately the answer is probably that you can keep the dog with you. However, in order to make sure this is done properly, you need to contact your local animal control or police department to report the abuse and state that you are willing to foster the dog at... View More

The short answer is probably not. It sounds like you know who the owner is and that you know the owner is looking for the dog. That is not good and you could face legal repercussions for refusing to return the dog. You should take the dog to the vet or nearby shelter or rescue group to be scanned... View More

Whoever the dog is registered to, can show he or she has been providing food, shelter, and vet care for the dog would have the best chance of success in court.

This may be very specific to Kentucky laws. Most states treat animals as property, including companion animals, and so if you do not have the authority to take the dog (such as an officer with probably cause) then you could be charged with theft. Again, speak with a Kentucky criminal defense... View More

Yes. Not having the physical tag on your dog is an ordinance violation in most cities. If your dog's tag falls off that easily, then you need a better metal ring/connector. However, in my experience, the rings that come with the rabies tags are more than sufficient. You are able to get... View More

I don't know that there is a law on it, but it is safer for the dog and community that the dog go to a shelter (preferably a no-kill shelter) or rescue. If the person who found it the dog wants to keep it, there's nothing saying he or she cannot keep the dog. Whatever happens, it's... View More

More than likely, yes. Depending on the amount, you may see if an attorney would be willing to write a demand letter if a personable approach does not work with the seller. However, if the price was low, then it may not be worth the effort to pursue.

He has a case--his word against the dog's. A dog bite is distinctive so your argument would be ?

Notify your homeowners, let them deal with it.

Ask under what section they are fining you as you don't see it in your agreement. If that doesn't resolve it take it to a lawyer who handles HOA disputes.

Get your dog spayed and call animal control about the neighbor's dog getting lose. If it is your dog getting lose, then keep your dog secured while she's in heat.

If your pets are outside without supervision for any duration of time, then you should have a dog house or shelter available for them just to be safe and for the health and welfare of your pets. You can get fined if your dogs are outside without adequate shelter and an officer sees this.

For every day your dogs are in violation of a city ordinance, animal control can fine you. If you get too many fines or all the fines go unpaid, then there is a possibility that the city could impound your dogs. Then the city would charge you impound fees for every day the dogs are impounded.... View More

Not sure what the dog bite law in Missouri is, but many states there is the one free bite rule. California has strict liability. That said, it sounds like the injured person was on her property the whole time, and one general has a right not to be bitten while at home from someone else's dog,... View More

You can contact animal control or the non-emergency police line to report this and let them investigate. You will have to give a statement and provide evidence, if any. Animal control will decide whether or not to write a ticket and the prosecutor will decide whether or not to press charges or... View More

I do not believe this a question about legality as much as it is about your safety and your dog's safety. To get you to move out, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered. If an individual is threatening to kill your dog, you need to seek a safer place to stay immediately. There... View More

Talk to your sister about this. If she refuses to comply, get a sitter that's easier to work with.

Animals are considered personal property. Unless you have been given unrestricted access to the other person's home, I would not recommend going into the home and retrieving the dog, as your entry into the home could be considered trespassing, which might get you in legal trouble. If you HAVE... View More

Missouri has a statute that prohibits a person from intentionally causing injury or suffering to an animal. I suggest you contact the Humane Society of Missouri.