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

The judge will look at the evidence and decide who they think is most credible. If the dogs have been together, it's unlikely that they'd be separated, especially if the evidence of who has been caring for them is the same.

You probably have records of what you've paid,... View More

Any person can be ticketed if the animal control officer finds your boyfriend to be the one present when the ticket is issued. The real question is whether or not he can be convicted of the criminal offense. He should speak with a local animal attorney or criminal defense attorney to go over his... View More

You will be arrested and taken to jail if a law enforcement officer believes you committed a crime. In some situations, the officer must first get an arrest warrant by convincing a judge that there is "probable cause" to believe you committed a crime, but any officer worth his salt... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. From the description, it isn't fully clear what happened, but in terms of the proof you ask about, if they are suing, they would likely need to present that in the discovery phase of any lawsuit. Good luck... View More

It depends on the laws of your state and how/why they got got possession of him in the first place. More facts are needed to answer this question properly.

I realize the irony of what I'm about to say, but I'm going to say it, anyway: don't take advice from people on the internet - especially if they're not professionals.

That said, it's unclear from what you wrote whether liability can be imposed on the trainer. More... View More

You can sue for what you were promised, and any additional damages related to non performance of the contract (verbal or written)

It depends on what the health clause in your purchase contract says.

It depends on whether or not her name is on the lease. If not, then you probably could, but you might have to remove your girlfriend also.

You need to give some more background information. Your question is too broad to give a good answer.

The question text says "emancipation" but it seems like you are asking about "euthanization." If you are considering killing your pet please consult the law for CRUELTY TO NONLIVESTOCK ANIMALS which you can read at this URL:

see https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.42.htm#42.092