MMyy neighbor had his dog off leash in the alley behind my house and my dog got out of the gate man slipped in mud and broke arm

From the facts as you describe them, I do not see clear liability on your part. It sounds to me as though he was equally or, at least partially,...

My dogs killed my neighbors dog, in my fenced in yard. Animal control issued a citation for nuisance. How do we fight this?

You need more information. You need copies of the animal control report and complaint filed by your neighbors. Request copies of these documents....

Yes, she can take you to court. The question will be "who owns or who gets the dog." I would get all your ducks in a row - proof of payment of...

Can the barn manager seize my horses even though there iw no contract?

Generally, an oral agreement in enforceable. Obviously, there was some sort of agreement that this person would be paid for boarding your horses. I...

You are not legally required to return the cat. If he wants to make a claim to the cat, he will need to file a lawsuit to prove ownership. In the...

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Does my ex have any legal right to my dog?

From the way that you have described it, "no" he doesn't have a right to your dog, but I wonder how he would describe it? I would get all of your...

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Can the former owner ask the dog to be returned?

It is a little confusing as to who the "owner" of the dog is based on the facts you have stated. If the woman gave the dog to you (with no...

Is the sheriff's department liable for shooting my pet?

I agree, in general, with my fellow attorney. This will turn on whether the officer legitimately felt his life was threatened. Obviously, when your...

Can my landlord make me get rid of my service dog?

Under the FHA, you are entitled to a reasonable accommodation. It doesn't matter what breed your dog is. Even if the ADA or Washington Law Against...

Otters belong in the wild not as pets! How do you know how to properly care for one? That being said, the law regarding ownership of wild animals...