Your question is one concerning enforcement -- and should be addressed to your local magisterial district judge ("MDJ") when you fight the citation. Go for it. If there's inconsistent enforcement of such a citation, your MDJ just may have a problem with that . . . .

Theft by deception, at the very least. Contact the local police department for the city in which the dog-flipper lives and file a report. It's possible the police will try to persuade you to sue the person in small claims court, but be persistent and ask that criminal charges be brought.... View More

Hmmmm - I'll admit this is a new one even for me, heh. "Puppy support"? No. Monetary damages for trespass? Potentially yes. The question, then, is how to calculate those damages, and what sorts of things can be included within those damages. It's probably a wash in that... View More

Yes, but unless you were in fact injured what you get may not be worth the cost of the suit. However your medical bills would be an item of damage you could recover.

If you mean a pet toy, possibly--if you can show it was being used in the manner intended.

Well, did you have the dog in a dog box? Was he secured? A driver has to drive. Their job isn't to secure the pets of passengers--that's the passenger's job!

Unlikely at this point. You can ask but with that amount of time the court likely would say it's jointly owned. At best you'd get half the value, but the problem is that courts look at the commercial value of an 8 year old dog,not what he means to you.

So long as they have food and water, the question is are they required to have excercise. As long as you follow accepted practices you might get by with 24 hours. Otherwise you risk a complaint for animal cruelty. It is now a felony to leave them unattended outdoors if the temperature is freezing... View More

Yes. Send him the estimate for worth of the goat, if he doesn't pay you can take him to small claims.

Not necessarily. You aren't at fault.

Not sure if you are responsible under the circumstances--if there were damages notify homeowners, ask them. Plead not guilty on the citation. See if girlfriend will testify.

Was the dog's shots up to date?

Did you have the vet check the dog out?

I'm hearing you got letters but didn't read each to see what it said.Ignore them and you could get a fine. Perhaps other problems.

If the kids were bothering the dog then the dog needed... View More

A 5 year old with an I phone?

You are responsible for the I phone. You can't expect everyone who contacts your daughter to be responsible for any extremely expensive item you chose to equip her with.

The groomer I take it. You can but understand the amount you get will be the market value of that dog, not it's sentimental value. There are lawyers who focus on "dog and pet law" and you may want to consult one of them.

You can't compel an agency to write someone up or reprimand them. Your best bet is to work with the local ASPCA or Animal Shelter to lobby to get the regulations made more clear. However, be aware that as a person who is NOT the owner your rights are more limited then you seem to feel they are.

Here is the problem, you are a parolee of some sort, if they report you, and can get the officers to take the case seriously (which won't be easy), you could end up getting violated for taking the cat. That means you could end up in jail if they call the police on you. You could always sue... View More

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answered on Oct 28, 2017

Since you were employed by the animal sanctuary, it would appear that you would have a worker's compensation case to pursue. In most states, the element of fault is not required to pursue a claim or case through worker's compensation. You need to establish that you were injured during... View More

Anyone can make a claim. Whether or not they succeed is another thing. However, if the person is with the electric or gas company or a postal worker, they will be considered invited and that could be a liability issue. Why not speak with your homeowners insurance and make sure it has a good medical... View More

Likely a violation of your borough or townships leash law, but that isn't cirminal. Dog should be tested if no medical history.

If a claim is made, discuss it with your homeowners.

Depends on the circumstances. But in those cases you would be well advised not to have a retractable leash as you may not be able to get your dog out of the way in time and also it allows them to lunge a cyclist or skater causing a crash and injuries.