As you describe it, this smacks of fraud. Talk to your Attorney General's consumer protection division about this. Be sure to have documentation...

Include a counter claim for all your costs related to the cat since you have gotten it back. Include it in your answer..

Moving to landlord/tenant. The terms of the written, executed lease control.

The time to have retained counsel was two months ago, when the dogs were seized and you were charged. Bring your documents and vet records to an...

Moving to lawsuits and disputes. Talk to an ADA about filing a criminal complaint for conversion. The ADA likely won't, so you will have to file...

First check with your AG's consumer protection division to see if there were other complaints, and to see if the company was even licensed. If...

If your dog was on your property when attacked, you should have reported it to the police and animal control. The standard procedure is to document...

Retain counsel versed in animal law to see if you have a case.

Your friend can discuss this with counsel if she wishes to.

You need a litigator skilled in medical malpractice and vet willing to testify against another vet. Your bar association may be able to assist you...