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I recently moved in with my boyfriend, who also resides with his grandma, aunt and uncle. We decided to adopt a puppy together but lately his uncle has been releasing it from our training kennel without our permission. One day I had to crawl under our neighbors house to get my puppy, and today I... View More 
answered on Jul 11, 2017
You and your boyfriend need to get your own place to live.
My neighbor was walking from the park with her dog and kid along aside my private fence. She claim that she got bit by my dog but my dog never left outside of my private fence. Her dog is a very aggressed and her dog was bark along my fence which my have spark my dog. Which this is not rightbecause... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2017
You should notify your homeowner's insurance as soon as possible. It is not up to you to determine whether it is a valid claim. Your insurance company will ask for your statement. Many times claims are denied by an insurance company if they believe their insured is not at fault.
My mom even though she didn't want to let my aunt give away my dog, because he kept getting out. At the time he was a puppy and still in the learning process and we were trying to teach him not to, but my aunt was impatient and wanted to give him away and that's what happened. She never... View More
We we're told that she had head trauma and multiple deep wounds... She had to be put down.. Is there anything i can do so our neighbors get rid of their dog we hava a 2year old kid who sometimes is in the backyard with the pups it could've easily been her. Help!
The cops said it... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2017
You have a trespass action; why not start with the dog warden or animal control?
SA City ordinance states "owner shall keep animal restrained at all times & insure it does not roam/run at large at will."
RESTRAINT-"...secured by tether, leash, lead OR confined within real property of owner. CONFINED--"...effectively prevented from being free to... View More
I was led to believe that Luna (ferret) was accidentally let out and ran away. I spent days looking and knocking on doors for her. Almost a year later, several months after we had split up, I found a post from her friend that stated Luna needs a new home. She was illegally taken from me.... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2017
It sounds like it might be a class C theft. You could walk into the police station and report the crime but don't be surprised if they don't follow-up on it.
Be careful about shaming the person online by sending repeated electronic messages since the Harassment and Stalking... View More
A little more than a year ago I got bit by my neighbors dog, and now I have to take them to a small claims court to get reimbursed for my losses. I'm very nervous and I don't know much about law. I really need the advice of someone, but at the same time I don't have much money;... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2017
The members of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn give free consults. they can tell you if you have an injury case and if not what you'll need to go to court.
The home where the attack took place is neither one's primary residence as they were both guests.
The other dog attacked mu daughter's dog without provocation.
What responsibility, if any, does the other owner (attacking dog) have towards vet bills & expenses?
answered on Apr 4, 2017
Depends why they were in reach of each other.Each owner has a duty to keep their dog under control. If your daughter left hers in proximity to the other she took the risk there could be a dispute. If your daughters dog was there first, and other person brings hers and parks it unattended next to... View More
There were 7 only 6 made it to SPCA I have pics of my lost dead by gunshot to head. None were agressive dead 1 was old. I never gave up my right officer had someone else sign off on my dogs
answered on Mar 15, 2017
You clearly have a hurt; but a legal case I don't see as the law doesn't generally value pets very highly and the SPCA isn't held liable if they get a signature from the wrong person. However just to be sure, why not contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
We eventually ended up outside where we got into it physically. She then proceeds to call out to her dog and yells for him to repeatedly attack me. Which the dog bit me in 3 different places. Leaving me 3 marks that weren't able to be stitched up, and 11 staples between my arm, leg, and butt... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2017
Keep note of the facebooks but don't respond. She may end up saying something the DA will be interested in. If she has homeowners, you can make a claim (you can make a claim anyway, but without homeowners will you collect? My advice for now it see what happens with the criminal complaint.... View More
She was not aggressive during the transaction of taking her and isn't an aggressive dog in general there was no police report. Just a report from dog catcher
answered on Nov 14, 2016
I suggest you look into the legal aspects of this and get representation as soon as possible in order to have the best chance of getting your dog back. Do not sit and wait on answers from an online forum.
We are afraid, are still dealing w medical & financial ramifications of attack from other neighbor's pit bulls in 2015. Animal Control told us 2 buy a gun. Pls tell me that TX law doesn't say we can't safely go outside bc other ppl's pit bulls have more rts 2 b in our yard... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2016
Find out from Animal Control if they will spell out under what cirucmstances you can use the gun if you get it and will they put it in writing..
Nothing saying you can't put up a bigger fence. Make it colorful, run vines up it.See if your town has an ordinance. Unfortunately, many... View More
We have known these people for 3 years, last year their pet setting was successful. They were instructed to keep dogs inside and walk when needed. I requested photos of the dogs while gone. First time she sent photos. Second no response. I contacted them to tell them I returned and needed to come... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Generally no. Emotional distress isn't favored in law. Best you can do is claim for vet bill, any future medical care they will need, perhaps return of some of the pet sitting fees. Contact a Texas animal rights attorney but I believe that is all you can get.
My daughter gave her step mother's (SM) Doberman the command to lay down, the Doberman snarled at her, she was instructed by SM to give the command again, the Doberman started growling at my daughter, the SM instructed my daughter "not to back down" my daughter was attacked by the... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Anyone can file charges. You may be better off talking to the lawyer who handled your custody issues to get a modification.
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answered on Apr 9, 2016
I understand that the State of Texas may require that the dog owner knew or should have known about the dangerous propensities of the dog. If your dog never bit a person or attacked a person in the past, you may have a defense to this action. You should contact your homeowner's insurance... View More
My dog got out of the fence. I posted flyers on Facebook and around the neighborhood. I got a tip that a person was selling a dog that looked like mine. I reviewed the post and asked for their contact information. I called the guy and told him that I think he sold my dog can he provide the... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2015
Anyone with the necessary filing fee can sue anyone. That doesn't mean that they will prevail.
You didn't need to offer to buy the dog back from the person he sold it to. If it was in fact your dog, you have a right to the return of your dog and the buyer is out of luck; is not... View More
I've had my dogs for almost five years now at the time I was with my ex for four years. Now that we've been broken up for almost a year and a half he still wants my dogs. I've been nice to let them visit him but he's taking it too far and trying to microchip my dogs. How do I... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2015
I don't practice in TX but, generally speaking, in most states animals are normally considered property, and they belong to their owner. If the dogs are yours, you own them and don't have to give them to him or provide visitation. If he thinks he has a claim to them, he might sue you but... View More
I sold puppy under contract which got sick shortly after delivery. The pup had health check prior to leaving my home. I'm willing to pay vet bills for pup and shots to protect other animals in household. They want further damages covered beyond this and they may be unreasonable. Should I get a... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2015
Yes, consult with a local TX animal law lawyer. First two steps are two review the contract and google "texas puppy lemon law" (and/or similar terms). Be well.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2015
Your neighbor does not have the right to toss "stuff" on your property. Ask a local lawyer to write a strong letter on your behalf.
My girlfriend's mother and other family members continuously let my dogs out in the streets to get rid of them. And every time we find them and bring them back she talks a lot of mess. Yesterday my girlfriend came home and claimed the dogs weren't in the backyard and that there was no... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2015
You might file a civil claim against your relatives in small claims court or, potentially, go down to the police station and swear out a criminal complaint for theft or animal cruelty. In either case, you appear to have what we lawyers call a “proof problem.” I fear local police will not take... View More
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