You can file a small claims action for either the vet bill or the dog. You can also plead in the alternative for either. For example, your requested relief from the court can be either he turns over the dog, or he pays the vet bills.

You likely do not need to give her back. If he texted you that he was giving you back and in-fact did give her to you, then you don't need to give her back.

1. You will not be liable from the moment he pays for the dog and you give him the dog. Dogs, cats, etc., function as conventional property in our legal system. As soon as the transfer/sale is complete, she is no longer your dog. You will want to complete a "Dog Transfer" form to move the... View More

It is not legal. R.C. § 959.131(D)(3) states that it is considered torture to "confine the companion animal without affording it. during the impoundment or confinement, with access to shelter from heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, or excessive direct sunlight if it can reasonably be expected that... View More

Veterinary records are not protected like human medical records. That being said, your veterinarian likely has a policy and guidelines they use for patient information. You should contact your veterinarian and ask what their policy is.

Emotional support animals are assistance animals, not service dogs. This is an important legal distinction to keep in mind. You would need to go to Court, small claims likely, and ask for the specific performance of having the dog returned. You will want to bring all evidence that the dog is yours... View More

Notify the landlord that you have an assistance animal which complies with the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which require that landlords reasonably accommodate service and assistance animals for tenants with disabilities. Assistance animals are exempted from pet... View More

Probably nothing. They cannot "lie" about the breed, as shelters are usually guessing and not actually certifying that the dog is a particular breed. You should love the dog and give him/her a loving, caring home as she/he has likely been through enough.

No, probably not. That won't stop your neighbor from making things difficult, though.

Registration may not matter, you will likely still be held liable for the sum due.

First, buy a lock. Then, find out who is doing it and demand they stop, in writing.

If this were to turn into a court battle, which would be silly, the question would be what was your agreement when you took the dog. If I’m going to study abroad for a year and I give my friend my dog to take care of with the understanding that it’s still my dog. Then it’s still my dog no... View More

That’s not a legal question.

Well, you say you paid but didn’t pay a down payment, so which is it? Was $3000 the entire purchase price? What was the agreed upon down payment? You can probably sue these people, and it sound like there are others who may want to do the same.

Call the court BEFORE your fine is due and ask them what you can do to get an extension. If you’re polite to court staff, you’ll generally find they are helpful.

You're asking whether you can lie to animal control because you bought a dog with parvo? No. You can try to return the dog to the seller, attempt to bring a lawsuit against the seller, or attempt to surrender the animal to the local humane society.

What was the understanding when she gave you the dog? If you were just supposed to look after the dog on a temporary basis, then it’s still hers even if that time was extended and you took on the dog’s expenses. If she gave the dog to you as a gift, then it’s yours.

It's likely this is illegal. Most cities have an ordinance that limits the number of dogs that can be in a single house. Take a look at your local municipal code. Most can be found online.

1. Because you might have a dog without a license;

2. that dog might have gotten loose;

3. and the penalty is a fine not less than twenty-five dollars or more than one hundred dollars on a first offense, and on each subsequent offense shall be fined not less than seventy-five... View More

Yep, see ORC § 955.99 (E)(1), "Whoever violates section 955.21 of the Revised Code, violates division (B) of section 955.22 of the Revised Code, or commits a violation of division (C) of section 955.22 of the Revised Code that involves a dog that is not a nuisance dog, dangerous dog, or... View More