Who is responsible to spay/neuter pets from a rescue?
My daughter recently adopted a dog that started out as a foster, and he is not fixed. Was the rescue group responsible for getting him neutered?
Given a dog to keep, now they want him back.
My sons friend asked me to keep his dog and he pays for his medical care since he was 6 weeks old but the dog has been in my care for two years and now he wants him back. What can I do to keep him?
I want to take back kittens after giving them away.
I gave away kittens and I have a bad feeling . The people were not dressed properly, car was dirty. Personal life on Facebook looks decent but in person does not. She hooded the cat wrong and said “this is how you grab them if they behave bad." I don’t know what to do. I want to take the kittens back. The lady also lives in apartments, where later I looked up pets are not allowed. I’m worried sick for these kittens and it’s only been a few hours.
Previous owners trying to take back microchipped dog.
We were giving a dog three years ago. The previous owner had the dog chipped. We went on vacation and the dog ran away from our dog sitter. Now the previous owner is trying to take possession from the Humane Society. What do I do?
I’ve been taking care of a cat for 3 years, now the person wants him back
I was asked to watch over a friends cat while he found an apartment in October of 2019. Since then, I have loved, cared, and provided a healthy and happy home for this cat. I’ve paid for all his food, toys, litter, and vet bills. Now that friend is stating he wants “his” cat back...
What is a Rescue Dog?
When you hear the term “rescue dog,” you might imagine a canine wearing a cape saving you from peril. Exactly what IS a “rescue dog”? At North Shore Animal League America, we like to refer to rescue dogs and cats as Mutt-i-grees: any dog, cat, puppy, or kitten who has been adopted into a Read More
Is It Better to Buy or Adopt a Dog?
You have made the decision to bring a dog into your home! Now you must determine whether to adopt your new companion, or if you will buy a dog from a breeder or store. There are many factors to take into consideration: Millions of homeless dogs and cats are euthanized in animal shelters annually. Read More
My neighbor gave me his dog, but now wants her back. What do I do?
I have a neighbor who gave me his dog about 3 years ago. He got angry with me and demands his dog back. I've had her spayed, got her shots etc. He called police saying I stole her.
How can I legally claim an abandoned dog?
There was a dog left at the local vet and has not been picked up. The client was called everyday for the last 2 weeks. The client also expressed that she did not want to pay the 2k bill and she also stated that she is moving. What are the steps that we would need to do to legally claim the dog w/o any repercussions. The vet has no clue how to handle this.
Spouse threatening to take my ESA Cat to the pound.
My ESA cat has been hiding out in our room a lot since we got a very friendly excited dog. The cat has peed on my husband's laundry a few times (but has a history of peeing on various things occasionally in the past) now he's constantly threatening taking the cat to the shelter if it happens again. I'm breaking down in tears feeling like he'd be giving the boot to one of our children. Do I have any legal grounds to make him deal with cohabitating with the feline, since the cat is my ESA and one of the few things that still brings me joy?