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I have tried and told my story so many times now that it breaks me into remembering everything I have gone through and I don't even know that I can do it again I'll pay someone I don't need someone to work for free I just need help I'm so tired of being walked on and abused... View More 
answered on Jan 8, 2024
I have practiced law for more than 30 years and am unaware of any such list.
If you are experiencing grief or anxiety over the death of your service dog and/or are experiencing PTSD, you may need the help of a qualified mental health professional. While seeking such help decades ago may... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2024
If another dog charges at your dog while you are letting yours out, the situation can quickly become complicated, both practically and legally. Firstly, your immediate concern should be the safety of both dogs and any people nearby. If possible, try to separate the dogs without putting yourself at... View More
I live on SSI trying to find Attorney that will work with me
answered on Dec 22, 2023
While an attorney may accept such a case, remember that your damages for the death of a dog is the fair market value of the dog. Pets and other animals are considered personal property. Courts do not award "pain" or "mental anguish" damages based on the dog's suffering or... View More
I am on Social Security mental disability benefits and rely on my emotional support dog, who is registered with documentation. My spouse, from whom I am separated, claims she can be awarded visitation rights (1st, 3rd, & 5th weekends) for my emotional support dog. My spouse never showed... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2025
In Texas, pets, including emotional support animals, are legally considered personal property rather than family members. Unlike children, courts generally do not grant visitation rights or custody schedules for animals. Your spouse’s claim for structured visitation similar to child visitation... View More
Drug house. And he followed me to run my plates to pull me over for no insurance. In the report he states traffic stop for no registration. Now he already had his k9 dog in the back of his car at the time of the stop. A second officer pulls up. After 37 minutes from being stopped to dog sniff to... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
This situation raises several concerning legal issues regarding the traffic stop and subsequent search. The initial basis for the stop appears questionable, as merely exiting a street with a suspected drug house typically doesn't constitute reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop.... View More
She also messaged me telling me that she did it and messaged my other roommate saying she did.
answered on Nov 22, 2024
Yes. But law enforcement and the district attorney are not obligated to file formal criminal charges even if you do.
He's actually doing well. No signs of trauma. What are my rights
answered on Nov 12, 2024
If your landlord was negligent, you likely can sue for any vet bills incurred treating your dog.
I've been calling barc animal control everyday for the past month about a dog in my neighborhood that's aggressive. It attacks small dogs. It attacked my dog and he had blood in his eye for a week and now 2 scars have shown. This dog chases small kids to get to there dogs. I can't... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
No. But if you know who the owner of the aggressive dog is, you potentially could sue the owner for the fair market value of your deceased pet.
All in one hour of arrival to lakelot reserved paid for a week stay. Is this legal? First encounter ever over a puppy dog. What can I do to counter this ticket dog off leash united states code 327.11(a) . Mott park baedwell lake Texas. What's the law here. Case laws.rangers voided entire trip... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2024
Unfortunately, there are many irresponsible pet owners who refuse to abide by leash laws which require owners to keep their dogs, cats, and other pets caged, penned, or on a leash not longer than six feet in public inclujding in recreation areas that are not specifically designated otherwise (like... View More
I asked and told about 4 people in the room my dog needed to be muzzled before he went to be examined. I asked Atleast two times and they did not take me seriously and said he would be muzzled before the exam. The vet tech kneeled down to take my dogs temperature and because she was so close to... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2024
Yes, if the vet tech sues you, you can name the clinic as a responsible third party. The trier of fact would then have to decide the proportionate degree of fault for the vet tech's between you and the clinic.
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answered on Oct 19, 2023
In Texas, you would generally need a business or corporate lawyer to assist with forming an LLC for your dog training private lessons business. These lawyers specialize in issues like entity formation, contracts, and compliance with state and federal laws. Some may also have experience specific to... View More
Breeder has been ignoring me for 8 months because I am asking for my dogs registration paperwork that she said he has. I paid $1500 for him under the assumption he had AKC papers and I have been lied to
answered on Aug 24, 2023
Yes, you have a valid small claims case. You should ask for either specific performance (i.e. give me the dog's registration papers) or the difference in value between an AKC registered dog (which most likely is the price you paid) and the value of an unregistered dog of the same breed (which... View More
Vet clinic boarded our dog and notified us that one of their workers stepped on the dog in his duties and the dog died. They admitted it in the dogs record of file. The story has changed from the initial notification that they failed their processes. Can they be held accountable for pain and... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2023
Pain and suffering is generally not compensable in this type of case. But you can recover the fair market value of the dog at the time of death.
Who do I call to report animal abuse? Do I just call the police and see if they Presa charges or do I call someone else?
answered on Jul 26, 2023
I would contact your local chapter of the SPCA. Beat cops are rarely familiar with animal cruelty laws. Your local SPCA will know the appropriate law enforcement agency and the appropriate person within that agency to report animal cruelty to. The SPCA representative will also most likely be... View More
He has been putting his hands on me for a yr and he kidnapped my service dog after he had me arrested for defending myself for the first time ever she is registered to me I have had her 6yrs I have only been with him a yr
answered on Jun 17, 2023
Send a letter demanding the return of your dog, then file a suit for replevin in a justice of the peace court where your ex lives
answered on Jun 8, 2023
It depends upon the particular facts and circumstances of the situation. At first glance, it does not appear there are any facts creating a duty to the owner of the dog, but there may be additional facts not stated in this question that give rise to such a duty.
But remember that the... View More
Because I was waiting for them to take off the unauthorized pet fees before I could pay the rent then took off the pet fees but not the late fees. But the rent would have been paid had they not added unauthorized charges do I have to pay the late fees?
answered on May 19, 2023
As long as you timely paid your rent minus the unauthorized pet fee, you should not owe any late fee.
On the other hand, if you didn’t timely pay your rent because of the additional unauthorized pet fee, you should still owe the late fee because you did not pay the undisputed amount owed on time.
The house is very unhealthy. I divorced my wife because of this now I'm homeless. Section 8 is allowing a single woman to live in a house with 12 to 15 cats. The ammonia smells so strong it burns your eyes and nose. It's not healthy for her it hasn't been healthy for me in about 12... View More
answered on May 10, 2023
As her husband, you unquestionably had a greater say about this situation than any Section 8 agency.
You might be able to make some headway reporting her for animal cruelty if the health of the cats are endangered. As for her own health, that is really something for her to decide for... View More
What can I do about this. I have my dog on video trying to get to it through the fence and also all the food on the other side of the fence.
answered on May 9, 2023
Talk to your neighbor and ask them to stop.
If they refuse, you can build a tall sturdy opaque fence and plant shrubs with thorns and thick roots along the property line or build a dog run on the opposite side of your yard.
answered on Apr 13, 2023
No, as long as you meet with following requirements:
Your licensed healthcare professional must determine that you have a need for more than one emotional support animal to alleviate symptoms of your mental illness.
Your ESA letter must specifically reference each support animal.... View More
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