My dog jumped over the fence, and animal control picked him up. They told me that I must consent to having my dog neutered before they would return him. They also said that if I did not agree, they would put him up for adoption within 72 hours. What are my rights in this situation?
I have a Cane Corso. My adult son had company over, and the couple brought their 2‑year‑old child. They left her unattended, even though they know she tends to wander and likes to open doors. My dog was outside in the yard for just a few minutes. She managed to open the door to the yard and tried to feed him some dry cereal she had in a bowl. He jumped on her, likely out of excitement for the food, and when the parents ran over and created more excitement trying to grab her, he bit her. Animal control confiscated him, and now they’re telling me that after his 10‑day hold, I have no choice but to have him neutered before they return him home. I’m a veteran and planned to register him as an intact service dog. Is there any way to avoid having him neutered, or is it impossible because a bite occurred? He’s not an aggressive animal — she plays with him every time she visits.
Where can I find a pro bono lawyer to help me retrieve my dogs when they were taken September 2024, and I couldn't figure out what wrong animal control did until April 21st 2025. I need a lawyer to help me with this what are my options?
My dog was taken by the NYPD because they claim I left the dog in a hot car. The car windows and sunroof were open, and I made sure to park under a tree for shade and a breeze, yet they still took him. I want him back. How do I go about this?
The dog pound neutered my dog after he was claimed & we had to pay to get him back. This dog pound is familiar with my dog & we can’t breed him any more with our female.
My dog was lost and animal control took him to the shelter. He was badly hurt and was rescued from being euthanized. They have treated him and I contacted them when I came across his picture after a month of looking for him. We finally spoke and they state that he won't be adopted, has tissue scarring, suggestions of being poorly treated prior to him being missing. They told me I can't get him back and he belongs to them. Is that the law? What can I do to bring him home?
I need an animal rights lawyer. My cats got lost and were at the animal shelter. They're emotional support animals and I looked everywhere for them for months.
Maintenance came in my daughter's house unannounced, she was not home, and her small dog was out and bit him. He called animal control, and they took her dog. Is this legal?
My cat service animals for my mental state got out of my cousin's apartment, and they were gone for a while. They came back. The neighbor picked them up called animal control. I was in Portland for two months and I didn’t know what happened until I got home a week later that’s when I found out. I called five animal shelters where they were, this was three months later because I was looking for the one shelter that adopted them out. I want to reclaim them paperwork on them that I’m the owner service animal, veterinarian papers, and psychiatrist papers, and primary care papers. They are trained cats and if for my emotional support for my neuropathy. I’m desperate to get them back.
Animal control picked up my dog that got out today due to strong winds blowing open the gate. Are they going to neuter him without my permission?