Can I fight the vicious dog rule?

Ohio's law on this subject is very clear, and it is based on the behaviour of the dog. A dog is a "vicious dog if it has, even once, "without...

What should I write in a letter to the judge asking to have my felony confictions sealed for employment?

Expungement (sealing) of a record is not done by a letter. It is a legal process that you need to follow. Ohio DOES permit expungement of some...

Will I be able to keep my pet during a break up?

As Judge Judy often says, "We don't have courts for people who play house." That is a smarta** way of saying that if you are not legally married,...

How can i get my 2 dogs back if the animal protection league took them and made me surrender them over an misunderstanding ?

With all due respect to my colleague (Mr. Langer), he is assuming that you received a citation but your question does not say that. There is a...

I have represented two Humane Societies that serve your area (Licking County), and therefore, I cannot comment too much on the specifics of your...

What right do I have living next door to people that has a lot of animals.

Contacting your local Dog Warden, police or sheriff is the right thing to do. If you are inside a municipality, there may be a local ordinance...

How can i protect my dogs from a neighbors dog that attacks?

Contact the Police or the local Dog Warden (NOT the Humane Society). The neighbor's dog should have been impounded by the Police or the Dog Warden...

Can you get into serious trouble? Probably not, but you could get sued in civil court. In Ohio, cats (and all animals) are considered property,...

Does a written contract hold up in court?

Your contract should "hold up" in Court. However, you should be aware that you are engaging in consumer sales transactions when you sell or...

My neighbor I believe has put out mothballs to deter wildlife and cats. She has threatened to do this for years.

I do not see a question in this post. Your neighbor is permitted to do this on their own property. Contrary to popular belief, you (and your...