How do you even know if this is your dog? If you are, then I agree with my colleague - make them give you receipts for what they spent and pay them...

My dog injured my neighbour's cat

While you are generally liable for any damage caused by your dog if your community has a “loose cats” ordinance, meaning that cats are not allowed...

My dog was in a very brief fight at a dog park and the other dog had a small cut on his lip.

Generally you are liable for any damage caused by your dog so you would be liable for any vet bills the other owner incurred. However, you can just...

I agree with my colleagues. Your landlord is well within her rights to charge a pet deposit and pet rent. Make sure you get any agreement about...

Restraining orders are not generally given in these situations. You need to keep a log of the dates and times of the barking, and call animal...

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I agree with my colleagues - you would only be able to recover any vet costs and the actual value of the dog. You should make sure that a report is...

We are being singled out and harrassed in a 200 person town over our dog. How can we stop the slander and harrassment to us?

I agree with my colleague. People will move on to another topic in due time. I do think, though, that if anyone says anything to you about it you...

If a child kills a animal by mistake in the state of indiana can he be charged for the crime?

It depends on the age of the child (and his parents may be liable for failing to properly supervise him), what exactly happened, etc. Whether he...

What constitutes a "noise complaint" regarding dogs. I currently live in a community that caters to dog ownership

If your neighbor works from home or works nights and sleeps during the day or can otherwise hear your dog consistently, it's a problem and it is...

How much can the landlord charge the tenant for a small dog (yorkie poo's) Is the deposit of $500.00 steap?

No, it's not steep. In addition, the landlord would be well within her rights to require pet rent in addition to the regular rent. The tenant...