Adopted a dog in Feb 2013 from a rescue group based in NJ & the dog was heartworm positive. Do I have any legal recourse?

It depends on the contract that you signed. You need to take the contract to an attorney to have it reviewed.

My son's ex-girlfriends dog

I see this type of situation frequently. Your best bet is to get her to sell you the dog or gift you the dog (in writing). Otherwise, you do have a...

How do I get my dog back from my ex boyfriend??

It is possible that small claims will work in Vermont, but you had better double check on that. In WA, where I practice, you can only obtain money...

What are my right as it relates to treatment and civil liberaties? How long does the child have to decide what dog bit her?

Although, arguably, improper procedure was followed. On the facts as stated, I do not see that you can make a claim. Lawsuits require proof of two...

Yes, you have a claim. Gather all of your vet records and a copy of the report. Send a demand letter to the neighbor. If they don't pay, go to...

My daughter,without asking got a pitbull dog...this lady had my daughter sign a contract that she woud pay for this dog,

No, a minor cannot sign a contract to purchase a dog (she could potentially co-sign with a guardian). It sounds as though you want to keep the dog....

Adopted dog from county, county wants dog back.

It sounds as if you legally adopted the dog. It is also possible that the previous owner could bring a lawsuit for the dog's return. Whether or not...

How can I get my city to enforce animal code.

When a jurisdiction runs out of funds (which may be the reason for no animal control officer) it is pretty difficult to get movement on these types...

We kept our dogs in a kennel and now they're sick.. Is there anyway to hold the kennel liable for the vet bill?

The difficulties of proving your claim outweigh any award that you might obtain.

Once a dog is accepted by the HOA, can they remove it if it has done nothing wrong?

Your sister needs an in depth discussion with a private attorney. She needs to take a copy of the HOA rules with her for the attorney to review.