If your fence is properly maintained, you generally would not be liable if a neighbor's dog puts its face through it and gets injured. The responsibility typically falls on the dog’s owner to control their pet. Your liability would only arise if there is a defect in your fence that creates a... View More

Put up a Beware of Dog sign. Talk with your neighbor and let them know that your dog is not friendly and that they shouldn't let their dog come into your yard or try to get through your fence into your yard. Depending on your level of concern and the power of your dog, you could put up mesh... View More

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answered on Nov 9, 2023

If the driver was aware that they had hit your dog and they fled the scene in an attempt to avoid responsibility, they could be charged with animal cruelty. However, if the driver did not realize that they had hit your dog or if they fled the scene for some other reason, they may not be charged... View More

Small claims actions are generally for money judgments. If you want other relief, such as return of property (like a dog) instead of money, then you may need to file a different cause of action outside of small claims court. However, if you are took the case to trial and the judge awarded you... View More

In Nebraska, a dog is personal property, just like any item in your home. Unless there are ownership papers that someone else owns the dog, the person who the dog lives with is generally the dog's owner. If the dog has ownership papers in one person's name but has lived with another... View More

How to respond depends on what happened after animal control was called. If you received a citation, you may be able to fight it. If the allegation wasn't true and animal control didn't find anything wrong, then there may not be any further action needed.

you have hit personal property so you need to act accordingly. Nebraska seems to require you stop, identify yourself etc https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=60-696

Suggest you speak with a Nebraska attorney

You need to get a lawyer involved to obtain the dog(s) so that he does not take them. If you have proof than you should be able to get them back. Timing is essential for getting the dog(s) back. You may also have certain rights as regards other mutual property.