The real question is, does your "friend" want the dog back - enough to sue you to get it? Doubtful.

How did they get the dog, five months later? It now seems moot. You could send them a bill for the dog's boarding, but I'm sure they won't pay it.

You would need to prove that your neighbor's dog somehow got it snout through the fence enough to attack your dog.

"Fight it"on what basis? By your own admission, your dog was out and loose.

1. "Its property" is the yard; not the sidewalk or the street. 2. The person in the car claimed it was not his dog. 3. The AC officer seems...

Being an ESA does not exempt the dog from nuisance and health regulations. Document the offenders and report them to building management.

Moving to family so you get better answers.

It would seem to be apparent that you need to move - for several reasons. Did you take any action after being shoved down the stairs?

You need to sew your ex in replevin to recover your pet.

Contact your animal control officer, and also see if there is a TNR program in your area.