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answered on Oct 25, 2017
Depends on your borough/township. Check with the dog warden if there is one (or animal control). Generally, if it is on private property, yes.
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Assuming you couldn't avoid it the owner of the cow is responsible for your damages and any injuries. If no injuries, and you have collision, run it through your company and they can go after the farmer.
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Not sure who is the "they"--the lady,the stranger?
If you mean she expected to be paid and the stranger didn't pay her, that's not stealing, that's just not paying a debt and she can take them to small claims.
I am teacher in a local school, my car was parked on school grounds, while helping the kids get on the buses I saw the incident happen,A dog was chasing a school boy, the boy jumped on my car and scratched it up, who is at fault?
I let my kitten out the other day and she didn't come back which I thought was odd bcuz she always does so I went to ask around and they said they had her and I asked to have her back and they said she was not being taken care of so it's a no they showed me pictures this is for sure my... View More 
answered on Oct 7, 2017
Call the cops. Thats usually how that works. Or, since the cops likely wony want to get involved, sue them to get the cat back.
My daughter took the kitten to the emergency Vet 2 days after she had her home and 5 times after that. They paid $5000 in Vet fees and the kitten died yesterday from a fatal virus that I assume she had from birth. She was less than 4 months old. Does my daughter have any recourse?
answered on Sep 12, 2017
If it's just a member of the public, not a merchant, I don't see it. She can ask but the person can say no and I don't see a small claims case as she'd have to prove in fact the person knew of the defect at time of sale.
answered on Sep 1, 2017
Not without giving them notice. Why not take it to them--set up a time for drop off.
answered on Jun 19, 2017
Only if you have no fence that will completely contain it (half a fence is the same as no fence; a fence too low to stop the dog is no fence).
When My little sister died Jan 2015 my dad bred as Litter of purebred German Shepard pups and gave me one. I did not pay for him or sign any contract with him. in the recent year him and I have not been on best of terms because he turned his dog into a puppy mill and he drinks like a fish... A... View More
I traded 2 healthy and he gave me one sick and he knew it. I spent 300. On him and he died because of his negligence . Should he reimburse me the money for thee vet bill?
answered on May 23, 2017
It was a trade. He traded a sick animal. You took the sick animal. He should give you the value of your guinea pigs back.
My dog attacked her thus being why she went to the hospital, 3 times which was unnecessary. She also did not tell me she was coming over, i was sleeping. My grandmother told her to hold on a min but she walked in anyways
answered on May 1, 2017
If she knew you had a dog or could hear him, if grandma said hold on, then it is on her. However if you /granma have homeowners you want to notify homeowners.
I live in a rental house but need to move to an apartment. The landlord what's me gone due to the dogs. I'm afraid she can come back and sue me for the dogs since they are in my care. What can I legally do?
answered on May 1, 2017
You appear to have voluntarily assumed responsibility for them.
Have her sign off what to do.
My sister took our 4 month old puppy to a rescue. We thought we were doing the right thing because the puppy got aggressive with our mother and other puppy. We checked the rescue site and they made false information about how "she was kept in a cage, wasn't paid attention to, etc."... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2017
You can try. But the law is murky--she gave him and didn't ask for anything. You can also get a lawyer to tell the person to take down the listing.
answered on Jan 29, 2017
"All dogs must be under control and must not be allowed to run at large. Dogs are personal property, and owners are responsible for damages caused by their dog."
http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Protect/DogLaw/PA%20Dog%20Licensing/Pages/default.aspx
I have paid to have the dog fixed, microchipped, given all her shots (which she did not have). I have paid all the vet bills since she has been in my possession and they have not paid for any of her care. I pay for all her food, shots, care she needs. Does she have right to her. She is... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2016
The law would say absent any agreement you are a volunteer. If someone lets you housesit, and you are nice enough to do so, and take it on yourself to put on a roof because it's leaking, and don't consult with them, that's on you. You may have a claim for the value you gave the dog,... View More
He tried to hit my friend and I had to grab him and escort them out. My dog didn't bite the guy but he tried to. If my dog would happen to bite the person that was trying to hit someone and I have 10 or more people agreeing with me am I at fault?
answered on Dec 22, 2016
If he didn't bite the guy why the question? A lot depends on what the dog was doing. Generally, if the dog bites someone it's on you. You should turn it over to your homeowners and let them sort it out.
answered on Nov 28, 2016
You have a right to keep only those animals you can care for and keep safe and healthy. The vet won't take them from you--but they may have an ethical responsibility to report you to the appropriate authorities to investigate. How do they keep getting in brutal fights if you aren't... View More
Every mailbox in the neighborhood is attached the house. I have lived there for 3 years without incident or warning about my dog-only that drivers uncomfortable with my dog chasing will skip my house (and I have been FINE with this). This new driver gunned it without caution or common sense as I... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2016
News I'm sure to the Justice Department. It is not a Federal Agency, but it is a Federal Commission. Your post mistress needs to understand who pays her paycheck. Suggest you contact your congressperson and US senators. Your claim is for the damage to your property, if any. Unfortunately your... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2016
Depends who they are surrendering the dog to. Given vet fees etc, I would advise you to let the other person have the dog rather than get in a fight. Move on.
he hasnt been back in over a month to get the dog. does not ask or call about the dog. i know nothing about the dog other than he was free off craigslist. i am the homeowner and my exes name was on nothing.
answered on Oct 3, 2016
Don't see why you can't, though I'd give him notice. If you are on talking terms with his parents, a calm discussion would be good.They may not be able to say yes or no, but if there's a problem at least you tried.
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