"I spotted my dog across the street with her leash on her neck." Meaning your dog was loose.

Document and report the loose dog to Animal Control; get a survey of your property. If the fence is on your land, discuss its removal with counsel.

Absent a vet report stating the dog is malnourished, not just small; and deformed, you have no case. Get the documentation and, if you can prove...

While you are liable, you should have paid nothing without getting a signed release in return. Pay nothing more without copies of vet bills and...

Report the hit-and-run and see if the police will do anything.

Notify animal control that you rescued an admittedly abandoned cat. If forced to return it to the "owner," consider suing them for your vet costs.

This is not your issue. If your friend has an problem with the down payment, HE can deal with it.

NJ requires new residents to obtain a NJ drivers license. You cannot drive on the license of a state you no longer are a resident of...

You should have paid nothing without obtaining a full release in exchange. What evidence do you have of this "agreement;" was it in writing, did...

You have a fully-executed contract. Sue to enforce it if your brother breaches it.