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.
I was arrested and my dog was taken by a shelter. I was unable to have my dog returned to me because I was in jail. How do I get my dog back?
I figured it would be great for us to have two kitten brothers to keep each other company when the family was not at home. Even though my son is not yet 17 he is making plans to move out at the end of the summer when he reaches that age.
I purchased my dog at the animal humane society and took him to the vet and emergency vet so his records are there also. I've asked her everyday since then (6 days now) to give him back and she refuses.
A woman in recovery asked asked me to care for her dog for 3 months. I've had the dog for 10 months and the owner hasn't paid for the care, as originally promised. I told her I want to adopt the dog but she refuses to give up claim to it.
My dog bit my roommate but they are not pressing charges. Even so, animal control still wants to down my dog.
My Ex wife purchased a dog and the contract said only she can own the dog. The seller wants the dog back because we are now divorced and she did not keep the dog.
A mutual friend suggested me as a "forever home" for a dog who's owner had passed. I want to prevent the dog from being taken away from us by the original owner's son after having provided him a loving home and much needed medical examinations.
A friend of mine fosters dogs and decided to keep a dog I was interested in after I filled out an adoption form for the dog. Should all potential families be given consideration in this process?
My sister-in-law put her dog into our care over a year ago and said it was temporary. My husband and I are now separated and she's requesting the dog back over a year later.
I bought a cat a month ago from a breeder. The breeder said the cat was healthy, but after a month I took him to the vet for the shots and the doctor said he has a testicle problem and needs surgery.