Pet Legal Q&A Archives

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.

Can I get my dog back?

My dog is staying with my ex boyfriend and my son, but I want my dog back because my ex is not taking care of him. Can I get my dog back?

By Elinor Molbegott|2018-01-10T15:04:51-04:00October 12th, 2017|

How can I legally keep the dog my friend gave me seven weeks ago?

By Elinor Molbegott|2018-01-26T15:45:38-04:00September 11th, 2017|

Rescue group is denying foster parents adoption.

By Elinor Molbegott|2018-01-10T15:04:51-04:00September 11th, 2017|

Rescue-foster doesn’t want to return a dog or complete adoption agreement

We have given the foster every opportunity to adopt the dog (adoption agreement-lower adoption fee) and she has not done either. I don't know if authorities are call (the police) whether they will assist returning the dog back to us. If they don't what can we do?

By Elinor Molbegott|2018-01-10T15:04:51-04:00August 18th, 2017|