Buyer agreement and puppy health guarantee dispute advice. Our dog developed a genetic hip disorder, what steps do I take next?

First, I am very sorry that your dog has experienced a near-death experience (parvovirus) followed by a lifelong abnormality (hip disorder). I am...

How do I get my back yard neighbor from cutting down my privacy bamboo fencing.

If the fence is on the lot line, then you may be a co-owner of fence. Thus, cutting off the ties to the bamboo screen (which was affixed by...

Can I be sued because my dog bit someone even though I'm under 18?

If you are an emancipated minor (Ch. 13.64 RCW), you may sue or be sued in your own name. RCW 13.64.060(1)(b). If not, then you may be sued through...

Dog off leash in on leash area

The neighbor is liable to control his dogs, whether or not there is an applicable code or rule requiring leashing. Do not be cowed. Your dog...

Disparate treatment based on the presence of a bona fide service animal is unlawful discrimination under the Washington Law Against Discrimination...

Service dog or not, if trespassing and chasing, injuring, biting, or killing a domestic animal (which may include rabbits), the property owner can...

How do I get a cat I have been taking care of back from the original owner and new adopter?

Sadly, a promise to gift is not an enforceable gift. However, if you detrimentally relied upon the promise, you might be entitled to some costs of...

How can I get my dog back from animal control that is going to euthanize it?

If you voluntarily and intelligently signed a surrender, then you may have no rights. However, they are probably holding 10 days for rabies...

Is there a law in WA on who pays for the vet bills after a dog bite?

Assuming this was an off-leash park where neither dog needed to be under control/on lead, then this could be considered a provoked bite for which...

Pet Rent and Dog Bite Liability Insurance now required when renting?

There is no truth to this statement that all leases require such insurance, at least not based on the last time I examined the issue. I would ask...