The terms of the contract would govern your transaction. If the contract identifies that dog and that is the dog the person bargained for, then that dog is the one the person is entitled to. If you and the other party agree to a different dog, the contract could be modified with the consent of both... Read more »

Anyone can sue anyone if they pay the fee. Thus, the question is do you have a defense. It depends on what the form says. Assuming it is a true general release form, you should have a complete defense.

You may need to litigate. It is an action for replevin. I do not recommend doing this yourself.

If you ex is keeping your dog from you, you will have to bring an action to recover the dog.

I suggest you have her sign a General Release and agree to pay any medical bills not covered by her insurance.

Most fostering agreements do not contain provisions for ownership. Any legal rights that you may potentially have will be contained in the fostering agreement or through written or oral statements made by the employer.

Probably not. It depends on your local animal codes though. Generally speaking, a code will allow several incidents before euthanasia. Your dog may be labelled a "dangerous dog" though.

This is something on which one of the an animal law attorneys could advise best. But you await a response for four weeks. It sounds like a difficult situation. On one hand, it sounds like your position is that you could be seen as the dog's owner, in all but name and legal formality. On the... Read more »

He should speak with his car insurance company. However, I believe that he is liable from what you have said.

Dogs are supposed to be licensed in New York State. That can be used as further proof of ownership. You will only need to prove ownership if the issue is litigated.

Does the building have a no pets policy? Is it in your lease agreement? If it is not contained in written form they can’t just say no.

If your daughter is the legal owner, she can call the police to make a report. The police may or may not be helpful. If they are not, she may have to bring an action in court to recover them.

I’m not sure what paperwork you referring to. If she is listed as the purchaser on the bill of sale then she will be able to claim ownership. If you’re concerned, you can sign an agreement with her establishing you as the owner.

Is the company refusing to renew your homeowners policy? If so, you may have recourse.

You would have to sue her for ownership rights to be recognized. You can claim she abandoned the dog. However, unless she said or did anything that clearly expressed her wish to abandon, it will be an uphill battle. If you want to recover what you spent, you can sue her to be reimbursed for the... Read more »

If the hobby breeder sells 10 or more dogs or cats a year they are subject to the pet lemon law.

If the particular congenital defect was not disclosed but was discoverable, it sounds like it would fall under the Lemon Law.

Generally, no. Unless the original agrees and gives you the cat or you buy The cat. Under either scenario, make sure you get the transfer of ownership in WRITING.

You can possibly sue this person in replevin. I would talk to an animal attorney in NY, though, because in CO, once the dog is given to a good faith third party purchaser, the law protects that person and it is almost impossible to get the dog back.

I would highly recommend she get a lawyer when going to court. The consequences to your friend and her dog could be serious, so it's always best to speak to a lawyer to go over defenses and consequences prior to going to court.