I agree with my colleague's answer, but I wonder why the question was asked in Animal Law. Is the issue here only the belt, or was there an animal...

How can I get my cat back from a former boyfriend? Can he be forced to appear in court? I can’t afford an attorney.

I agree with my colleague's answer as well as her recommendation. Additionally, there may be a claim for intentional infliction of emotional...

Individuals do not have the right to sue medical providers for alleged violations of HIPAA laws, but the state where a violation occurs may have...

If odors or other aspects of the neighbors' shelter unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of your property and cause you substantial...

Can my Brother-In-Law Sue us for the registration of thier dogs if they do it themselves?

It's hard to understand enough of the facts from your question to give much of an answer. If the dogs that the relatives registered were "their...

Nothing in the facts stated in the question indicates that the dog has been abandoned or given away. Thus, there does not appear to be any basis...

I agree with my colleague's answer. Expenses for the dog's care would be recoverable, but ownership would appear to remain with the person who...

I agree with my colleague and join him in hoping that the puppy recovers with proper veterinary care. Whether compensation for those costs can be...

This question is more complex than it may appear. The fact that any injury was not to a person, that the yellow lab was a foster dog (and therefore...

ANIMAL LAW

Personal property (including dogs) can seem "abandoned," but most states have specific legal requirements that must be met before an owner will be...