The question is was it the type of deformation that a breeder should have been able to spot--not all such deformations are able to be detected without specialized knowledge. As the person claiming, it's on you to show through expert testimony that the breeder had to have known about that.... View More

Threatening to call the pound is not a crime by itself.

Facts might change this: like he is making threats multiple times a day. Depending on how and how often this occurs you might have a harassment claim.

I would encourage you to ensure your fence is in order and the animal... View More

She can sue you for whatever she thinks you owe her, and you can file a counterclaim for what you think she owes, and then a judge can sort it all out. You could hire a civil attorney to increase the chances that you'll win but it would probably be faster, cheaper, and less heart-wrenching to... View More

This sounds like such an unusual and strange thing to do that I feel certain there is more to this story. However, on the facts stated, you have no damages. The fur will grow back. Although it would be an assault on a person, animals are property.

Presumably this kind of problem is not addressed in your deed restrictions - if there is, that will govern. If not, there's a legal process that has to be followed to have an animal declared dangerous, and it will require notice to you and a court hearing.

You have 3 choices:

1) give her your insurance information. She'll make a claim, and the insurance company will do their own investigation, and decide whether to pay the claim. Remember that you have a deductible amount that you'll be responsible for before the insurance company... View More

You could try a small claims case to have the court declare ownership of the dog. Gather your evidence and talk to the clerk of the Justice of the Peace court in the precinct where your ex-friend lives.

Gifts are permanent. If you "gave" the cat to someone, you probably can't get it back. Circumstances may or may not support a different answer.

You have two choices: 1) give the dog back, or 2) don't give the dog back. If you don't, it is unlikely you'll be sued for the dog, because the cost of filing the suit almost certainly exceeds the value of the dog. In the event that there is a suit, the previous owner will have... View More

Unless the dog is a purebred, there aren't actually any "papers," and probably nothing showing ownership.

If he takes the dog to a vet, he can get it chipped, and if he registers his name and contact information to the chip, that's evidence of ownership, and he can get... View More

Sorry, no matter how old you are, your parents get to make the rules about what they will allow in their house. If they don't want the puppy, I suggest you arrange another place to stay. No, they shouldn't give away your property, but if you're living at their house, you're... View More

The short answer is yes, they can hold the dog for payment. They're not required to extend credit. Sorry.

You could offer to adopt the dog - it doesn't sound like they'll miss her.

Alternatively, there are several places you can report animal abuse:

https://crime-stoppers.org/animal-cruelty/

https://apps.harriscountytx.gov/AnimalCruelty/... View More

You won't know what the cops will agree to do if you don't call them. Tell them what you know that leads you to believe she's at a particular place.

Were you awarded the dog in the divorce? Did you get the dog after the divorce? Have you tried calling the police?

There is not enough information in your question to definitively answer it.

Sorry, even though we love them and treat them as children, dogs are property, and it sound like this one belongs to both of you, which means that neither of you can take the dog and hide it from the other.

Realistically, if you can't work out some joint arrangement, let her have the... View More

First, stop asking this friend to run errands for you. Then see if you can get more of the medication from the vet. If not, you'll have to make due until the current prescription is up.

While this "friend" doesn't have any right to the medication, the issue is not one... View More

Yes, you can take your dog. It's always easier if you can plan your departure for a time he's not there, but if that's not possible, you can certainly call the police for assistance. Good luck!

The short answer is no, you can't sue someone for being afraid.

Here are your options:

1. Do nothing. It's unlikely that an owner who dumped the dogs and refuses to pay the vet bill will sue to get the dogs back. If they do, you can countersue for the vet bill.

2. Give the dogs back and consider the vet bill a gift.

3. Give the... View More