Am I protected as this dog's new owner?

I agree with my colleague. In addition, I'd tell this person that if s/he wants the dog s/he is going to have to sue you and if s/he sues you, you...

You need a lawyer. Your local or state bar associations can give you a referral.

My girlfriends dog was on a leash and bite another ladies pug dog. What vet bills are we liable for?

I'd argue that you are not liable. Although the other dog was on a leash its owner obviously did not have proper control of the dog - if she had,...

Can I ask for my dog back? It has been less than 1 week.

Do you have anything in writing stating that there would be a two-week trial period and that if you changed your mind they had to give the dog back?

I live on the outskirts of a small town in Oklahoma in a housing addition. There are no ordinances against barking dogs.

It depends - have you called the police to find out what the noise ordinances are? Have you filed a complaint with the police or animal control? Do...

Disputing dog ownership in divorce. My dog is not part of divorce; lawyers inform that is to be settled in dispute mediation.

Your dog *is* part of the divorce - many divorces go to mediation to settle property disputes and the dog is considered "property" under the law....

Two African kids who is less than 10 years old stalked me when I walked the dog.

You need to stop asking the same questions over and over again. The race of the individuals in your neighborhood is irrelevant. If you're that...

8 Years ago we found a dog running in traffic. Today a woman shows up and says dog is hers. Can she take her back?

Tell her that if she wants the dog she is going to have going to have to sue you and if she sues you, you will counter-sue for all your expenses in...

Is it against the law for my neighbor to leash my FEMALE dog while in heat and let her dog mount and mate with her?

You were in violation of the leash law and in many places (I don't know if yours is one of them) it is also against the law to allow a dog in heat...

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