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46 legal questions have been posted about animal law by real users in Tennessee. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include equine law, and animal rights. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
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I need help with filing an animal abuse and neglect case against someone.

Answered 6 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Contact animal control for the county where the property is located and file a complaint with it.
Contact animal control for the county where the property is located and file a complaint with it.

When a landlord rents out a home.

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
If, as you say, that pitbulls are illegal at the home, then you can report the renters to Animal Control and let them handle it.
If, as you say, that pitbulls are illegal at the home, then you can report the renters to Animal Control and let them handle it.

What can I do if someone elseโ€™s dog comes into my yard and tried to attack my dog (on a leash)?

Answered 7 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Contact Animal Control in the city/county where you live and file a complaint.
Contact Animal Control in the city/county where you live and file a complaint.

Looking for an attorney who will bring a veterinarian malpractice suit

Answered 7 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417) and I will be glad to discuss it with you.
Call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417) and I will be glad to discuss it with you.

can i sue, my vet and non profit agency for breach of contract.

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I don't know enough about vet medicine to tell you whether to sue or not.
I don't know enough about vet medicine to tell you whether to sue or not.

neighbors dog doing its business in my yard and wont clean it up. what can i do?

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Contact animal control in your city/county.
Contact animal control in your city/county.

I bought 2horses that within 1-2 days had signs of being sick, had vet out and they had 3 highly contagious diseases, can I sue for vet bills

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Since he bought them to you in Tennessee, then you can sue him here.
Since he bought them to you in Tennessee, then you can sue him here.
No I don't think so. It sounds like she abandoned the dog.
No I don't think so. It sounds like she abandoned the dog.
You can file suit in the General Sessions Court against the dog owner.
You can file suit in the General Sessions Court against the dog owner.
You could sue to try and recover for the damages that you are asking about but I don't think that you would be able to recover those damages.
You could sue to try and recover for the damages that you are asking about but I don't think that you would be able to recover those damages.

At dog day care, our dog was put in with a saint Bernard, 150 lbs bigger than him. He was attacked. He's in ICU. What are our rights in TN?

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
You can sue the dog day care center for negligence.
You can sue the dog day care center for negligence.

citation for animal abandonment and was never arrested will be get arrested the time we go to court?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
That will be to the judge to decide.
That will be to the judge to decide.

i want to get a refund on a dog i bought from a breeder

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
If you want to sue the breeder, you can do so in General Sessions Court.
If you want to sue the breeder, you can do so in General Sessions Court.

I am looking for a lawyer in nashville tn area...can you please help....

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
You may call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417) and we can talk about it.
You may call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417) and we can talk about it.

In Castalian Springs TN there is not a barking dog ordinance

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
You can hire an attorney to file suit in court to find that the barking dogs are a nuisance and the court will order that they be removed.
You can hire an attorney to file suit in court to find that the barking dogs are a nuisance and the court will order that they be removed.

Paying for vet fees for sick puppy from breeder

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Ask her and if she says no, then you can sue her.
Ask her and if she says no, then you can sue her.

Can I take my neighbor to court for vet bill payment?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Yes you can take her to court. You would need to prove that she knew her dog was a danger to your dog.
Yes you can take her to court. You would need to prove that she knew her dog was a danger to your dog.

I was out of town for a funeral. When I came home I ha notice on my door saying they took my animals for neglect. Not true. What do I need to do?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Contact whoever took your animals and speak with them.
Contact whoever took your animals and speak with them.

My dog was hit and killed in driveway by Internet installer and he didnt stop took out police report now what should I do

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Talk to a lawyer in the county where you live.
Talk to a lawyer in the county where you live.

Am i able to press charges against the company for not being skilled enough to tell me the signs and symptoms of my dogs pregnancy.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
The question that you are asking is not a legal question but one more of veterinary medicine procedure that I can not answer.
The question that you are asking is not a legal question but one more of veterinary medicine procedure that I can not answer.
I have no intentions of helping you to do this. Why don't you find something more positive to put your energy into.
I have no intentions of helping you to do this. Why don't you find something more positive to put your energy into.

I got a dog from akc breeder and had to put her down 2 weeks later as she was sick. Breeder said she had clean bill of health. Do I have a case.

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Can't answer this question in this forum. You need to speak with an attorney in person.
Can't answer this question in this forum. You need to speak with an attorney in person.

I had a full blooded registered chocolate lab I took to the vet to have neutered and he died a week later

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
If you can prove that the vet did something wrong that caused the death of the dog.
If you can prove that the vet did something wrong that caused the death of the dog.

Need help with city ordinance deeming dog vicious without a crime, solely based on breed

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
It is up to the  mayor and/or Board of Alderman to decided what breeds are dangerous and to ban them.
It is up to the  mayor and/or Board of Alderman to decided what breeds are dangerous and to ban them.

What can I do about my next door dog has killed my chickens 4 times now an killed my ducks. Please help ,what can I do.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Contact the Animal Control for your city/county or if not one, call the Sheriff's Department to file a complaint.
Contact the Animal Control for your city/county or if not one, call the Sheriff's Department to file a complaint.