If you are watching someone else’s dog and they get detained in Mexico for a year at what point can we take rights?

Other than the running of the statute of limitations there is no magic time for which a bailment (agreement to care for the property of another)...

"My previous insurance company paid out for a new roof after Hurrican Irma. I had a roofer repair the roof instead of replacing it." Apparently,...

You have no lawsuit here. Rescues take in abandoned dogs and have no actual knowledge of the dog's breeding or age. If the issue that this dog...

This a really a question of employment or licensing rather than animal law. Most states do not require vet techs to be licensed, but that is...

You will need to contact an attorney in the Canadian jurisdiction where these acts took place for advice. AVVO only hosts US attorneys.

Can I sue a hospital for telling me I was pregant?

If you are thinking of hurting yourself, you need to seek medical treatment immediately (not be worrying about a lawsuit). You can also contact...

Service and emotional support animals are considered therapeutic equipment, rather than pets, and are not subject to breed restrictions. That...

After caring for a dog myself and paying for all its food can my ex’s mom take him back or force me to pay to keep him?

Attorneys Langer and Illmanen are exactly correct. When mom gave dog to ex, ex became owner. When ex gave dog to you, you became owner. Mom has...

Can I get my rehomed dog back?

I am sorry to learn of this unfortunate situation, but ownership of the dog transferred when you gave the dog to them. It sounds like you did the...

Animal shelters and rescues take in stray and abandoned dogs and in most cases have no knowledge of their prior conduct. Unfortunately, while such...