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answered on Oct 25, 2018
The dog sitter would be entitled to compensation for his or her injuries.
i never got a contract but agreed to 4 puppies back. she will not provide me with proof of akc reg. she is also now saying she does not owe half the vet bills relating to delivery. i told her it would have to be 2 puppies this litter 2 puppies next litter. she is threatening court. where would... View More 
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answered on Aug 2, 2018
This is not the type of transaction that you should engage in long distance. If she does chose to sue you, it would be in NC. A signed contract is not essential to this matter. Threatening to sue someone is easy, actually doing it successfully is not.
is a civil matter not a criminal one and there is nothing can do, is that correct?
answered on May 12, 2018
In general a dog is considered personal property, it is not a person.
What are my rights .
answered on May 11, 2018
A dog like a cell phone when found is generally another persons property so you cannot keep it and must turn it in. If that is your problem and you get charged hire a criminal lawyer.
answered on Mar 15, 2018
The only fact that is relevant here for the court is whether your dog was on a leash or not. If your looking for a defense you should at least speak with a lawyer.
Neighbors called the cops for him crying as he locked himself in the room while I was at my new apartment unpacking I returned about 6 hours later and he was gone what do I do ? The police said there was feces and pee on the floor and are trying to give me an animal cruelty charge but simply he... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
More information is needed, but you need to hire a lawyer generally this charge comes with up to 180 days in jail, $1000 fine and probation and community service. Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in office consultation, I suggest you set one up ASAP.
My mom has been helping a woman with Parkinson's. She has a dog and a cat. She was hospitalized for 10 days and the pets stayed with us at our house. She left the hospital AMA today and went back to her (disgusting) apartment and we had to give her the pets back. I want to find a reason I can... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2018
You can contact the local SPCA office, but it also may get her in trouble and animals are great for people recovering from medical problems.
the owner of the dog is a renter with no insurance, can she sue the homeowner? This man owns 3 pitbulls and they came in a pact though only one bit my cousin. She is 67 and does not know what to do
answered on Jan 29, 2018
First she needs to call the police and have that dog listed a viscous dog, as for who she can sue I suggest that she contacts a personal injury lawyer.
Want to adopt an animal and we have glowing references and should have no problem adopting but the agency not only wants a video tour of our home (to be viewed by strangers we've never met) but also writes into their contract that they have the right to come on our property any time in the... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2017
Maybe and probably yes, if you give them the right to do it, but a lawyer would need to read the contract to tell you what your rights and liabilities would be under the agreement.
The tenant was arrested for a domestic violence against myself and has previous history of terroristic threats towards myself and others.
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Yes, you should call them or a shelter immediately. If your town has an animal control officer, you can contact them. The police department could also possibly help you.
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I had a sick dog and the vet was willing to see the dog. I explained I couldn't afford the bill this month but I would be able to pay it off next month (which I have done this before with my vet and they never had a problem with doing this), only this time, I was told that I had to apply for... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2017
The fact is by law the vet does not need to offer you a payment plan and can demand payment at or before services are rendered, thus anything that allows you payment after service is as a courtesy.
I live in an apartment in NewJersey. I have received a letter from my landlord telling my to get rid of my service dog in less than a week or else i will be evicted, is this legal? Can i take legal action against my landlord?
answered on Aug 25, 2017
Landlords may not evict a tenant who houses a qualified service dogs.
You can disregard the letter. If he does take you to court, bring your medical diagnosis and the dog's certification.
I have had this dog for over 3yrs, my sister even has papers stating he is ours but during a moving situation (house to house) our ex-neighbor (whom is on drugs.) Legally took our dog. What can we do?!
answered on Aug 11, 2017
I would try first asking him for the dog. If that doesn't work, bring your papers to the police and tell them what happened. They may assist you retrieve your dog and/or at least investigate further.
Although he was a gift we always said he was our dog. I was always mom and he was always dad. We both took care of him but now after the break up he doesn't let me see him. He always stayed with him as my house was in renovations. So his main living arrangement was at his house. But i would... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2017
You really need to think hard about how much you want to see the dog. Since you were never married, the dog is not marital property and therefore not something you should pursue. Realize that you have no "rights" to the dog (even if s/he has your name). And, if it's not too... View More
THE DOG OWNER CALLS THE DOG BACK TO HIS YARD AND TELLS IT GOOD GIRL.
answered on Jun 11, 2017
Unfortunately you need an injury/damages to have a PI case but maybe one for harassment.
answered on May 20, 2017
Maybe only a judge can determine that, but here is a question for you. What if the person states he gave you the dog?
The dog and I are very close and he is happy. She gave him up to me because she had no more room in her kennels and wanted him to have a better life. She has the paperwork, but for the past year he has lived with me and I have taken care of him. Including vet visits.
answered on Mar 26, 2017
You have some rights here based on your description of the facts. Feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation.
She did this while the divorce was in progress. I couldn't take the dog at the time because of my living situation, I would have liked to have the dog now that I could have.
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answered on Mar 26, 2017
She would not need your permission. If the dog was that ill, there was probably no alternative.
I got the note before the new owners arrived and there are many others like me. They say they need to be gone soon even though we have medical reasons to have them. Is that legal for them to do? How can we move in time with a animal? It seems messed up
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Contact the humane society. Many states give some protection. Check also with a tenants rights attorney.
We have access to the backyard I'm the superintendent who cleans it she knows we just cleaned it and she allowed her to dogs to go back there and poop and she doesn't even bother to pick it up what is our rights she's not even supposed to have dogs here the lease says no dogs which... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2016
Contact a landlord-tenant on how to proceed, but it is the landlord, not you who should be pursing this.
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