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All the papers and the chip inside of the dog state her name but I was too young for them to put my name down and I never thought it’d become a legal course taken by my mother to remove the dog from my home that I live in separately with my father. Is there anyway I can protect my dog from being... View More 
answered on Feb 11, 2018
Even though you are a minor you can own property. I can't say that in your situation the dog was given to you and became your property. There are probably two sides to the story. Typically pets are bought as family pets for the entire family even if the family says that the pet is for one... View More
There's 2 animals. Im pet sitting at my own home. They were gone several additional days without even a phone call to tell when they would REALLY be back. And they refuse to pay anything for my service when we clearly verbally agreed on a specific $ amount per day. Is it illegal to not allow... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
I would give them their dogs back and sue them in small claims court for the verbal agreement you had for payment. If you don't they can sue you for conversion of their property - keeping their dogs when they are the rightful owner and if they get an attorney that knows how to use ORS 20.080... View More
A couple months ago I was moving into a friends house and her pitbull and rottweiler attacked me. They got my arm, upper and lower part, pretty good with their teeth and then also on both side of my hip and sliced 2 of my fingers open. Luckily my friend had USAA so I did not have to sue her to pay... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Without seeing the scars it's difficult to tell. It could be a large case or small case. Were your photos taken to show all scars? Were the photos of good definition? In the best light?
Generally they will ask you what you think a good figure is or they will start out low.That's... View More
We had a friend watch our cat because we couldn't have him at the place we were living for the time being. We have all of his vet records in our name and he is chipped. We wanted our cat back but we were told he ran away weeks ago and we were also threatened not to come to these people's... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2017
Are you saying that you don't believe the cat ran away, but rather that these people are keeping the cat and lying to you? If that is the case you can file a case for replevin which is the type of case that asks for the return of personal property. But I would first want you to have proof... View More
I gave my pit away to someone, and signed a contract. He looks so sad and I want him back, because I think they're treating him badly. What do I do?
answered on Aug 13, 2017
Wait did you sell the dog or did you gift him? What do you mean you signed a contract? One doesn't need a contract to gift something. If this was a sale and you have no proof that the animal is being mistreated you probably don't have any rights. If you do have proof or good reason to... View More
Vet tells me long story short If I want Ceaser to Live I must Give him up to Oregon Humane Society they will pay to hospitalize him and than when he's All Well they will adopt him out I told them i wanted him adopted out and i left without finishing appoiment or sighning a thing I was... View More
answered on May 4, 2017
Maybe you should finish the paper work so your dog can live, then go adopt your dog from the humane society or have a friend do so if you cannot afford it. At least if your dog is alive, you have a little time to ask for some charitable donations so you can pay to adopt your dog. Let them know... View More
There was no written agreement between us. My credit was bad and she financed him. To my knowledge she hasn't paid the financing and is just trying to be mean. Vet, registration, akc papers are all in my name only. Can she take him?
answered on May 4, 2017
Since the vet, registration, a.k.c. papers are all in your name, there is evidence she purchased the dog as a gift for you. If you paid her back for the dog then you definitely own the dog, although it sounds like you might have a difficult time proving this, as you stated there was no written... View More
I am moving out of my fathers house soon and he has always told me to take my dog with me when I leave. We have not been on good terms lately and now says he will call the police on me if I take my dog. Since I was a child when I bought my dog and am 18 now, he has paid for all of my dogs vet bills... View More
answered on May 4, 2017
If you were to take the dog, you could claim the dog is a gift, as he told you the dog was yours and you have a witness. Since he is your father, there is a stronger presumption that the dog is a gift. However, since your father registered that dog in his name, this could be evidence that he did... View More
I have a black German Shepherd and my mom's dog has mated with her without my permission and after me telling her not to let it happen. And now that it has she wants half the litter. Even though my girlfriend and I have been taking care of the mom during and after pregnancy, including pup Is... View More
answered on May 4, 2017
It is your dog and your pups. Owners that allow their dogs to trespass on the dogs of others have no legal claim. You could make a claim for trespass; however, it appears that you have not been harmed by the trespass, as you have stated the pups are worth $600.00 each.
My Belgem Sheppard had a litter recently. And was mated with my mom's catahula. She's wanting to claim half the litter.
This was done without my permission and with me repeatedly saying they shouldn't.
Erigardles she wasn't paying attention to the two different... View More
answered on May 4, 2017
Based upon the facts you have given, I do not believe she would prevail if she were to file a lawsuit and claim half the litter. It is your dog that you cared for while she was pregnant. Her dog trespassed on your dog without your permission. She can make whatever claims she wants, I do not... View More
She was repeatedly told to make sure the door was closed, she also never cleaned their water. We've spent almost $2000 between flight changes back from Eurpoe, losing out on our last hotel nights that were already paid for, treats, motion sensor cameras, traps, and a professional pet tracker.... View More
answered on May 4, 2017
If you paid her for her services and she has assets, such as real property, it might be worth it to sue for breach of contract and negligence and collect damages. If she has no money, it would be a waste of time and money from a business perspective to go after her. There would have to be an... View More
Now she is demanding me to help or I will go to jail and he will be put down I don't believe he did this only cuz he has never done anything like this to my kids or our other animals what should I do
answered on Mar 5, 2017
Contact your insurance agent and make a claim under your homeowner's policy. You may be liable for the girl's medical expenses and, if the dog was found to have been unreasonably dangerous before attacking the girl, for the girl's pain and suffering damages as well.
My best friends boyfriend died while she was in Mexico. His dead beat mother took the dog that they shared (originally his dog) for the last 10 months, as a plea for attention like she's a good person. His grandfather and grandmother know that he would not have wanted his mother to have the... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
It is hard to say. The person that bought the dog would have technically been the owner unless it was gifted to someone else. It just sounds like the mother is grieving and took the dog as a way to deal with her grief. If your best friend wants to figure out ownership rights for the dog, she... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2016
Get the dog tested for rabies. He should contact his vet to determine best way.
Or the dog control warden if he was cited.
to cover in event of an attack?Does going through a rental agency effect this?
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Why not? They can decide to have a pet friendly or no pets policy.
answered on Aug 9, 2016
"in danger of legal action against me" very much so, if your renter does not have renters insurance or enough of it. Are you liable, that is a much more complex question. If this actually happened, versus theoretical, contact your own insurance company to put them on notice of a claim.
My sister agreed to watch my dog while I was out of town, when I got back she said she was keeping her and that that sucked for me, the dog is registered under my name, I have all of her adoption papers and everything but if I go to her house she won't just give her to me, how can I get her... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2016
I would suggest filing a police report. The police will likely not do anything other than take the report, as they will consider this a civil matter, but it might be enough to get your sister to turn the dog over.
Was going to take the dog home. The only thing I had to hold it with, was with my belt. Which is one that you loop through one circle then back into the other circle & it tightens on its own. Well it's not a very tight belt & the dog got away as I was walking home because the belt got... View More
answered on May 23, 2016
I would suggest finding a criminal defense attorney to handle this. Anything you say to the police will be used against you.
answered on Apr 1, 2016
Call your local animal control department. Tell them that there is a dog on your property without your permission and ask them to impound the dog.
Can I put a Re homing fee on them since I had to pay for their shots, food, potties pads, wormer and puppy sitter whIle I'm at work? 2 of the homes worked out and 2 fell through. The lady is telling me I have to bring them back or she's calling the police. Can she do that now that I have... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2016
This depends a bit on if you were considered an animal dealer under Oregon law.
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