My son's girlfriend moved in with him, with a dog. He took care of the dog, vets, food, etc. It became their dog.

Even if he does not have ownership rights he may have a retention lien on the dog for the amount of money he expended on the dog. To the extent...

I financed a friend to buy a dog at a pet store cuz they had bad credit but now they're neglectful-can I legally take the dog?

It depends on who's name the dog was bought in. If you are the one who bought him and the paperwork is made out to you (I am assuming, at that...

Is it negligence if local Animal Control lost my dog's records (location)? Missed him TWICE by 1 day in my search!

If you are asking can you get damages, the answer would be doubtful, but I would suggest you may be able to force them to return your dog.

Does the Veterinarian Profession have any "Code Of Ethics" or "Responsibility" to the pet owner of animals in their care?

I disagree with my colleagues, if the vet stopped necessary treatment to a sick patient without good cause they may have breached the standard of...

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Is there a remedy when shelters kill animals in secret and won't tell people looking for an animal where they are?

Depending on whether this is a public shelter or private will change the answer, but there are theories under which a well funded and organized...

Dog sitting, dog gets attacked, sitter rushes dog to hospital, owner sues sitter for cost of treatment . Does sitter recourse?

While I agree with my colleague her answer does not go far enough. If the sitter is being paid for the service they owe an even higher duty of care.

Our neighbor kid jumped over our 4 ft fence while my family and I were out back, my small dachshund bit him once.

If they were trespassing then you are not liable. I would however do something about the continued entries onto your property. If they are damaging...

30 day late fee of 125% charged by Humane Society which handles dog licensing for City--they share the revenues-Is fee legal?

This issue is definitely prime for a challenge. Geordie Duckler is an expert in Animal Law and I would suggest you contact the CNN reporter and...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

You need a civil attorney who is familiar with animal issues. There are also some Civil Rights issues and ADA issues that may give rise to an...

Dangerous dog of the property Spotsylvania Va code 4-21 (e). Possible fine Class 1 misdemeanor

If your dog was running loose off of your property you may have violated the ordinance. Usually you can avoid a criminal conviction by...