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My dog did not attack him, his dog or anything else.
answered on Dec 26, 2018
Reasonable efforts that fit the situation are typically permitted, though it's best to avoid dog parks for exactly these types of reasons. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as... View More 
Took him to the vet after the attack and they cleaned him up. Next day he was trembling(likely pain) and they stabilized him. I was going to take him first thing in the morning, but he was breathing rapidly at 3 in the morning until his breathing eventually died in my arms. Had I known to watch for... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
Unlikely, because at best most states give you only the value of the dog in commercial terms.
However I wold suggest you contact a member of the State Of Washington Assn for Justice who handles animal issues--they give free consultations.
answered on Jan 25, 2018
Generally property, which your dog is under the law, cannot be seized without a fair hearing. You get an opportunity to exercise your due process rights. Typically there is a fine to pay for a dog being unregistered if it is older than a certain age. You may also want to register the dog... View More
We were out of town my wife went in to labor and our new born baby boy was born with complications and had to be hospitalized for 11 days we were paying a friend to take care of her while we were out of town to be by our sons side came home to dog not nowhere in home we were so sadden not to... View More
my friend was staying with a roommate and asked the roommate if he could keep hes dog there until he found a new place and then he did find
a house for him and he's dog and now the roommate doesn't want to give him back is there anything he can do he really misses he's dog ?
answered on Feb 25, 2017
Here is a list of lawyers near you that specialize in Animal & Dog law: https://www.justia.com/lawyers/animal-dog-law/washington/pierce-county
This type of issue comes up enough that there are articles written on it:... View More
Is it my fault?
answered on Aug 31, 2016
Not unless you were aware that your dog would bite anyone who was strange.
I do suggest you notify your homeowners. If the person ask for shot records give them.
We both wanted her and he fronted the money, I've been paying him back for my share of her in monthly installments. However, he threatened to get a lawyer or call the police on me if I took her. I'm the one who primarily cares for her, found her (from the breeder) and picked her out,... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2016
From your description it sounds as if you are the dog's primary provider. Have you tallied what each of you has paid for her acquisition and care, including time spent, to see where the two of you stand with regard to financial outlays on her behalf? The two of you might benefit from a... View More
My dog dose no harm to anything and he got out of his fence quite a bit here recently and chases the neighbors cats he don't hurt them he just Chase them. And the neighbor said if it happens again he will shoot him.
answered on Jul 26, 2016
The neighbor can't shoot them because of hunting laws which prohibit firearms use near houses (don't tell the neighbour --they will use something else). You say he got "out of his fece quite a bit" --that is called a nuissance in the law. You need to fix your fence, get a new... View More
I drive rural roads with wildlife from small to big to bigger. Deer often cross the road unannounced. I often have to slam the breaks to avoid a collision. Drivers behind me get pissed and have a near miss. Rural roads = barely patrolled. So drivers go fast and will drive where ever there is... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2016
You aren't responsible for wild animals--no one is. As far as domesticated animals, the owner of the animal is responsible for them. In the example you gave I don't see why you would be at fault--the other individual collided with the deer, not with you.
answered on Jul 15, 2016
That's a really good question, and the answer depends on different factors. In general, to be able to enter into contracts in Washington, you must be 18 years old or older (an "adult"), and not under some other legal constraint. Things like pet licenses and veterinary care services... View More
My roomate didn't like my cat, and dropped him off at a shelter as a found cat. I called around thinking my cat was lost, found him at a shelter. Normally this would be fine if he was lost. But there are too many "coincidences" pointing to my roomate. I had to pay for my cat, and... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2016
In Washington it is a gross misdemeanor (crime) to take or conceal pets: RCW 9.08.070 (http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.08.070). Animal cruelty is different and is also covered by state laws in RCW 16.52 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=16.52)
It may also be a... View More
I have got our dog little foot set up as my capanin animal. Paid the pet deposit to have him and have solely taken care of him for 8 months.
answered on Nov 2, 2015
The fact that the dog is now a companion animal for you is of no consequence. If your friend indeed gave the dog to you, your friend cannot now have the dog back.
She promised he would be ok. Now she won't even tell me the town where he is. Only. The county.he is my best friend.
answered on Aug 11, 2015
It sounds like you could, as she got rid of your property. It may be a case for small claims court. A local lawyer can advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education... View More
dog has attacked there dog before
answered on Jul 14, 2015
I don't understand the question, the nature of the contract or why you'd be sued.
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