Elinor D. Molbegott, is an attorney who maintains a law practice devoted to animal law. Elinor donates her time to answer questions from North Shore Animal League America supporters who would like to learn more about animal law.
Does Rescue group have liability to pay vet bills for recently adopted dog with Parvo?
We purchased our dog from a rescue on Saturday. Three days later, the dog was diagnosed with Parvo. Is there any obligation for the rescue to help pay our vet bills?
Found Dog
If I found a puppy and notified the shelter and police immediately can I hold the dog at my home until owner is found? Also, what happens if someone comes forward claiming that the puppy is theirs but has no proof?
Can my wife keep my dog if we break up?
If I register my dog as an emotional support animal and me my wife break up, does she have to give back my dog or is she allowed too keep it?
Ex husband was evicted with our pets
My husband was evicted and our pets are now in possession of animal control. How do I go about getting them back?
Cat sitter refuses to give cat back
My friend was watching my cat while I was moving. He now refuses to give my cat back, what can I do?
Deceased boyfriends sister is trying to take my dog
My boyfriend recently passed away and his sister is trying to take the dog we got together.
Ex surrendered my dog without permission
My Ex was at my place gathering her things after our breakup. When I returned home I found my dog missing.
Sibling dispute over beloved cat
My sister found an abandoned kitten 11 years ago and it has been in the care of myself and my family for that time. Now she is moving and wants to take the cat that has been in our care for over a decade.
A woman captured and neutered my cat herself without my consent
A lady captured my cat and neutered him by herself without my consent. He had to undergo emergency surgery because he was fixed by a non-veterinarian. What can I do?