It is difficult to make sense of your convoluted post. The transaction you describe may not sutvive the statute of frauds, as well as the insurance...

If you have documentation that the rental company was notified, you have grounds to fight these charges.

Lack of sincerity is not a crime. Injury to your dog is, if the dog's injury was not compensated. Did it need a vet? If so, how much did the...

Your friend is not being helped by your broadcasting his situation on an open site. He can discuss his dilemma with his attorney.

This is not an animal law matter. Moving to probate, as the owners died intestate.

"Unlicensed breeder" says it all. Collecting any judgment would be an interesting challenge.

Assuming you can prove the dog was injured in the trainer's care, yes you can sue. The real question is why you didn't take the dog to be properly...

You have to prove the dog got pregnant because of the groomer's negligence. Then you have to prove damages. Can you do both?

Do what you should have done a month ago-notify animal control.

You agreed to pay for the space. Do so, before they add interest and fees.