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Q: My dog and a neighbors dog had a fight. Both dogs were off leash,m and both we're off property. Thet want me to pay vet?

My dog slipped out the door when I was bring in groceries. The other dog had been walking with its owner but not on a leash. The dogs were originally playing until the girl intervened and then it turned into a fight. My dog is not aggressive and is exposed to other dogs regularly since I work at... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 13, 2016

Sounds like you should see a lawyer this is not a simple question that can be answered over the internet such as should I get a will. However, if your dog did bite the girl and they can prove it you will owe a lot more money than a vet bill.

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Q: Can I stop my ex who I still live with right now from bringing a dog into this house?

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

Leonard R. Boyer
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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.

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Q: A woman trapped my dog in her garage for about nine hours and finally released the dog when the police were called.

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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Q: If I give my dog up for adoption and she hurts someone who is liable?
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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.

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Q: What shall I do if summoned for court appearance, due to my dog not being updated on his vaccinations.

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.

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Q: My little dog was attacked and killed by another dog with an attack history going back to 2013.Can I have it put down?

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.

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Q: Can a dog's original owner try to reclaim a dog I adopted legally from a shelter?

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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Q: Whats a demand letter? Will I be able to get my dog back? Thats all I want to know if I go to court what grounds I have
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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.

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Q: Can I sue someone who fraudulently sold me a sick dog while pretending to be a non profit?

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.

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Q: My husband gave away a puppy that I brought without my permission.

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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