In my town, there is a city ordinance that states that a felon cannot register or own a pit-bull or pit-bull mix.

You need to speak with a local attorney but this is not a unusual. Whether or not this ordinance would allow a pit or pit-mix to live in your home...

What methods/arguments can I use against animal neglect fines for: insufficient water, no license, and no shelter? (see details)

"Certified" as what? I doubt that "certified" means the same as "licensed". A citation for "no water" means that there was not readily available...

Can the Board of Directors change the association rules to reflect different rights for owners and renters with pets?

Without reviewing all of your condo docs there is no way to answer your question. In addition, in general, current tenants would also be...

A repo man is generally not going to knock on your door - they want to get in and out unnoticed if at all possible. As I said in my response to...

Both dogs on leashes in a public place. They get into a scuffle, who is responsible for the vet bill?

I agree with my colleague that generally speaking a dog's owner is liable for any damages done by their dog; however, I think this situation is...

I am so sorry this happened. I know you are just looking for an apology but I don't think you are going to get one. I'm sure the company's attorney...

My neighbors purposely let their dog on the front porch knowing we have severe allergies and they did come get the dog, options?

If your town has a leash law, then if the dog was not on a leash they are in violation of that law; however, I'm a little confused - do you share a...

Staying at a motel got kicked out because we got a dog , there are tenats that have dogs can i sue them and is there a lawyer

I agree with my colleagues - the motel can kick you out for any reason that is not discriminatory. In addition, if the dog was causing problems or...

How does the custody of a pet get determined?

You need to speak with a local attorney. The New Hampshire Bar Association can give you a referral: www.nhbar.org

My 20 year old cat was picked up. Am being charged with animal cruelty.

I agree with my colleague, but unless you are willing to pay the bond you will likely not get your cat back. Even if you win the case, in most of...