Animals Legal Questions and Answers
Limits on Dog Ownership in Texas
After living in my home for 13 years, one of my dogs got out of my wooden 6 foot fence. I immediately called the police department who transferred me to animal control. I told them that my dog was 1 year old and just neutered. I heard someone in the background say that hadn't picked up anything like that. Two weeks later animal control pounded on my door; which my wife answ...
04/27/2009 | Category: Animals | State: Texas | #16217If the animals owner does not pay bills for board or vet bill, can I put a lien against the animal?
I HAVE A HORSE OWNER WHO DOES NOT PAY HER BOARD OR VET BILL. SHE DOES NOT PAY FOR SUPPLEMENTS, OR WORMING OR SHOEING. IF SHE DOES, IT CAN BE 4 TO 5 MONTHS LATE AND NOT IN FULL FOR BACK BILLS. SHE HAS SEEN THE HORSE TWICE IN TWO YEARS FOR 10 MINUTES. I TRAIN AND KEEP THE HORSE IN TOP SHAPE LIKE MY OWN. HER HORSE IS A PART OF OUR FAMILY. I WANT TO TELL HER IF YOU DO NOT PAY THEN ...
04/27/2009 | Category: Animals | State: Arizona | #16154I am liable for replacing the car that hit and killed my cow that was loose?
One of my cows got out of the pasture. She was struck by a car. No injuries to driver, no passenger, car totaled and cow dead. Car owner did not have proper insurance on car to cover this accident. He was speeding excessively. He wants me to buy a replacement car. Question: what is my legal responsibility for this situation?
03/05/2009 | Category: Animals | State: Georgia | #15459Is it legal for a rancher we live by to shoot and kill our dog without any notice or defense?
A cattle rancher killed our dog while he was on his property for a short time. He shot him right in front of our daughter. Does he have to prove that my dog did damage in court. Coyotes and other animals are here. Are there special circumstances for knowing we were right there to get him. Does the rancher have to show proof that our dog was the one who killed a calf?
02/08/2009 | Category: Animals | State: California | #15194Injury related to animal lease laws
A neighbors dog has been getting into a garbage can and spreading garbage all over the road. For the fourth time, I chased the dog away, only this time I tripped and fell and injured my face. The dog was in the street, I fell chasing him away on the park strip of grass, my face hit the gutter.
02/07/2009 | Category: Animals | State: Utah | #15189Can the HOA sue me to have my service dog removed since he exceeds the weight limit?
We have a Service Dog and are having problems with our Home Owners Association because we didn't ask permission to have him (he exceeds the size rule) prior to moving in. Also, we didn't get him certified until after the feud began and we were told only a Service Dog would be considered. They are initiating a legal process for us to remove him. Can they do this?
02/05/2009 | Category: Animals | State: Florida | #15165Would I de considered the owner of all neighborhood cats if I feed them?
I have been told by an animal control officer that I am considered the owner of all the feral cats in or around my property if I feed them. Is that true?
02/02/2009 | Category: Animals | State: Maryland | #15128What is the law on service dogs in the state of Nevada?
I have 2 service dogs, one is a sensory dog and the other is a guide dog. I am in an electric wheelchair. I am constantly stopped by shop owners who say "you can't have dogs in here". I have certifications in an ID card for both dogs and a "service dog" patch on their harnesses. What I would like to know is what is the required "service dog" outfit/harness that Las Vegas, N...
10/05/2007 | Category: Animals | State: Nevada | #9686Can you obtain a permit to own tarantulas in Maine? If so who would I contact?
Can you obtaine a permit to own taranchulas in Maine? If so who would I contact?
09/13/2007 | Category: Animals | State: Maine | #8709What is animal cruelty? And what does the Florida status say?
What is animal cruelty? And what does the Florida status say?
08/22/2007 | Category: Animals | State: Florida | #8128