My 1.5-pound Yorkie was killed by my neighbor’s Cane Corso. The dog snatched him off my porch while it was with its owner and was not on a leash. I want to know if I can file charges against the owner and sue for what happened.
I brought my sick dog to the vet on Saturday. Different treatment options were discussed, including hospitalization, IV therapy, and testing. I made it clear that I wanted my dog to be saved and told the vet to do whatever it took. The vet explained that treatment could cost thousands of dollars, but I agreed to move forward. We also briefly discussed euthanasia, but I did not want my dog euthanized. There were financial options available, including insurance that I had recently obtained, although I later had to cancel it because of this unexpected situation. We agreed that the vet would perform tests and eventually hospitalize my dog. However, when I was later called into the room, I discovered that they had euthanized my dog without my approval...
If a groomer gets angry with you and purposely cuts your dog’s hair differently than instructed, and also shaves parts of the dog’s neck down to the pink skin, can I sue? If so, how much could I sue for? Since the grooming incident, my dog has been staying close to me all day, every day.
My wife and I took our dog to a groomer in Loveland, Colorado, where my daughter lives, as we reside in Nebraska. During the grooming session, my wife received a phone call stating that there had been an incident, but the groomer would not provide details until she arrived. When my wife arrived, our dog was still on the grooming table being groomed, and there was a significant amount of blood coming from his mouth. The owner explained that he had accidentally been cut on the tongue but was unsure whether we wanted to take him to a vet. The owner stated that they would cover the veterinary bills and that there would be no charge for the grooming. The groomer appeared very remorseful and was in tears over what had happened. Due to the amount of blood, my wife immediately picked up our dog and rushed him to a veterinary hospital. The vet took him in right away and performed surgery, placing 14 stitches in his tongue. We were told that the cut was serious and that it was fortunate we brought him in when we did, as he could have bled to death. Although the groomer paid the veterinary bills, our dog is now very traumatized. We are having difficulty getting him groomed again because he is scared. We had to hand-feed him for three days after the surgery, and he now runs away whenever he sees a grooming table. My question is, even though the groomer paid the vet bills, I believe there was negligence in not recognizing the seriousness of the injury and reporting it immediately. We also believe there should be compensation for pain and suffering.
My wife is in the military, and one of her coworkers went on international orders. She left her cat with us, and we believed she was giving the cat to us permanently. She also said that she would send money or set up a monthly subscription for food and litter, but she never did. Now she is back in the United States and is asking for the cat back. She is also threatening to sue us for the cat. We never said that we would refuse to return the cat; we are only asking her to reimburse us for the expenses we paid while caring for the cat. She even contacted her military command and told them her side of the story. We would appreciate some guidance on what to do.
My mother and I were moving, and she moved into a smaller place. She thought her Boston Terrier, Meho, would be happier with more room to run and play, so we temporarily rehomed him with a man who lives in the same town. We immediately realized we had made a mistake and asked the man to bring him back the following morning. We have text messages supporting our side, as well as vet records, pictures, and paperwork proving that the dog belonged to us originally. The man told us to stop contacting him. However, after I told him I was going to take him to court to get our dog back, he suddenly responded and claimed that my dog was hit by a car and died. He will not tell us where it happened, when it happened, or provide any vet records or proof. Please help us. I do not know what else to do.
What can I do if a Pit Bull kills or bites another little puppy in our neighborhood? No one seems to do anything about it, but it's a danger to our community.
My sister-in-law happened to find a cat that was in need of help and brought him to an animal shelter. The animal shelter told her that they were full and wanted to make her into a foster, but she didn't want to become a fostering agent with them and refused. The shelter is now blasting her and her 13 year old daughter on social media for inquiring for help and refusing to become one of their fosters. Is there a tax advantage or legal reason the animal shelter would attempt to force her into becoming a foster agent? What kind of authority besides the state police (we've already reported for defamation and harassment) for animal rescues can we provide this information to, to help prevent this happening from other people?
My dog ran out of the house and attacked another dog that was walking down the road. The other dog was not on a leash and ran from it's owner. Can I be held liable?
My wife was walking our mini dachshund in our neighborhood and was on a leash. While walking past a house, the front door was opened and this pit bull mix instantly went to our dog and viciously attacked and killed our dog. Was told by neighbors they had talks with the owner of this dog telling him they feared this dog due to its aggressive nature. Owner brushed them off. Looking for answers to my situation and what lawyer can help me out. Have been told to deal with it in small claims.