My ex knows I do not want a dog. The day after our divorce was final he bought one and will be bringing it home next week. I will be living here for the next six months and pay half of the bills in the house including the mortgage. Can I stop him from bringing this dog home. He also works nights... View More 
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answered on Apr 25, 2016
Since you are both equal owners of the house, there is probably no way to prevent it. Good luck.
She is going to claim that she didn't know the dog was there, but she was uncooperative about opening the garage until law enforcement was called. What can be done?
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answered on Mar 30, 2016
You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in animal law. Good luck.
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answered on Feb 7, 2016
There is no definitive answer to your question without knowing more facts, such as the dog's history of violence or lack thereof.
He bit me, his owner but is now deceased. The ER reported it to the Town Clerk.
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answered on Dec 11, 2015
If you receive a Summons to go to Court you must go. Everything else you mentioned is irrelevant. You will need to retain an attorney and contact your home owners insurance company to report this. Good luck.
I was told that because the animal wasn't declared "potentially dangerous" then I am unable to get dog put down. Can I have previous hearings re-opened, the dog retroactively declared "potentially dangerous" so that I may seek euthanasia.
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answered on Nov 14, 2015
I seriously doubt it. However, you should consult with an attorney who specializes in animal law. I'm sorry to hear about the lose of your dog. Good luck.
I adopted a dog from a NJ animal shelter in 2012. The dog had been picked up by the shelter as a stray. I recently ran into someone claiming to be the dog's original owner. He said the dog had been left unattended and off leash and was stolen from his property 3 years ago. The dog must... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2015
Unless the former owner actually retains an attorney and files a complaint against you and/or the shelter, I don't think you willhave anything to worry about. Good luck.
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answered on Oct 4, 2015
There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your questions and address your concerns. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced attorney.
I adopted a dog from NJ from a supposed 501 c 3 non profit shelter. I immediately noticed that the dog had medical issues that was not disclosed to me at the time of adoption once the dog was brought home nor did I receive proper medical records to show what any treating veterinarians discovered... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2015
You should be able to sue. You need to retain an experienced attorney who handles these type of cases. Good luck.
I brought a puppy from someone my husband was working for. We sign a paper stating the date amount. A month ago my husband said he was going to take him for a walk and I never saw my puppy again. When my husband realized that I was devastated by what he had done he asked them to returned the puppy.... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2015
Since there was a valid sale, there is nothing that you can do. I'm sorry that I cannot give you better news. Good luck.
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