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Can the law make you remove your dog from City limits if there has been no complaint of the dog biting or attacking anyone. There was no police report

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I am assuming that the 2 citations and obstruction of service were somehow related to your dog. If this is true, I am not sure how you can say that there were no complaints. That is sufficient notice that your dog is a danger.
I am assuming that the 2 citations and obstruction of service were somehow related to your dog. If this is true, I am not sure how you can say that... Read More

Does boarding a horse or horses on your property cancel your home owners insurance?

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Ask your insurance company.
Ask your insurance company.

I had two dogs and the MAS came and got them because a lease owner called. I went down to MAS and verified everything.

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Not sure where you live so I would suggest that you contact an attorney in your county.
Not sure where you live so I would suggest that you contact an attorney in your county.

Can I kill problem dog on my property?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
if there is an animal control department where you live, file a complaint with it or if not, the police.
if there is an animal control department where you live, file a complaint with it or if not, the police.

Is it illegal for aveterinary to ask me tosign a document statingthat I can receive a partial refund but I can't make any negative reviews on internet

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Such an agreement is legal. The parties to a settlement dispute can agree to any terms that they want. It is not unusual to have a non-discloure agreement in settlements. In this case, the vet wants you to agree to not post anything negative. If posting something negative is more important than receiving the money, then do not agree to the settlement. However, if you take the money and agree to not post anything negative on social media, then you can not do  so.... Read More
Such an agreement is legal. The parties to a settlement dispute can agree to any terms that they want. It is not unusual to have a non-discloure... Read More

What options do I have in removing a dangerous animal off family property

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Notify that you intend to sale the horse or give it away if not removed. If not removed, sell horse or give it away.
Notify that you intend to sale the horse or give it away if not removed. If not removed, sell horse or give it away.

if you surrender an animal to a public shelter for euthanasia. Is your personal information private.

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I not aware of any law that says that information provided to animal shelter is private.
I not aware of any law that says that information provided to animal shelter is private.

Can I sue Banfield for wrongful death of our pet with an admittance of failure to treat and diagnose of treatment. The director of heath at Banfield

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Yes but you would have to prove the value of your pet.
Yes but you would have to prove the value of your pet.

Looking for an attorney who will bring a veterinarian malpractice suit

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Since I am not provided with the county of your residence, I can not assist you. Go to lawyers.com and enter the county of your residence and look for an attorney.
Since I am not provided with the county of your residence, I can not assist you. Go to lawyers.com and enter the county of your residence and... Read More

Can i sue a vet,for causing the death of my dog

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
It depends on the cause of death for your dog and what, if anything, that the vet did to cause the death.
It depends on the cause of death for your dog and what, if anything, that the vet did to cause the death.

DOG Cruelty Case

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I would suggest that you contact the clerk office and find out how to go about setting a court date to get your dog.
I would suggest that you contact the clerk office and find out how to go about setting a court date to get your dog.

Is it the kennels responsibility if my dog was hurt on their watch?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Yes the kennel is responsible.
Yes the kennel is responsible.

Dog attacked and hurt individual

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
If the dog had bitten someone before, then the dog owner is liable for damages. If the dog had bitten before and the homeowner (the trust) was aware of this bite, then the homeowner/trust would be liable for damages.
If the dog had bitten someone before, then the dog owner is liable for damages. If the dog had bitten before and the homeowner (the trust) was aware... Read More

We want to remove 6 alpacas from our land what can we do?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I would suggest that you send the divorcing couple a certified letter telling them that they  have a certain time period to remove the Alpacas from your land and that if they don't do so then you are going to donate the Alpacas to the High Meadows Alpaca Farm in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee.  If they do not come to pick up the Alpacas within the timeframe that you gave them, then you should contact High Meadows Alpaca Farm and dontate the Alpacas to them.    ... Read More
I would suggest that you send the divorcing couple a certified letter telling them that they  have a certain time period to remove the Alpacas... Read More

Can animal control or law enforcement obtain your phone number from electric company?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
I know of no case law that requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant to get information from an electric services to get information on their customers. There have been numerous criminal cases where law enforcement contacted electric services to provide information on the customer to determine who resided at an address as a basis for obtaiing a search warrant. However, in none of  these cases was the obtaining of the information from the electric service challenged.... Read More
I know of no case law that requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant to get information from an electric services to get information on... Read More

who has rights to the kittens the owner of the cat that was left behind or the person taking care of the cat and kittens

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
if the owner of an animal abandons the animal, showing an intent to relinguish ownership, and another finds the animal, the finder of the animal is the new owner.
if the owner of an animal abandons the animal, showing an intent to relinguish ownership, and another finds the animal, the finder of the animal is... Read More

My son was bitten by a dog. What can I sue for?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Not only can you sue for the medical bills, you can also sue for pain and suffering and any disfigurement that may have been caused.
Not only can you sue for the medical bills, you can also sue for pain and suffering and any disfigurement that may have been caused.

Can I follow up with an adopter to check on the animal?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Go the shelter and ask them who adopted the dog and explain your reason for wanting to know.
Go the shelter and ask them who adopted the dog and explain your reason for wanting to know.

Can I own a gun with charges dismissed or no conviction on an animal cruelty case???

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
The best source for getting your question answered is the Handgun Permit section of the Tennessee Department of Safety.
The best source for getting your question answered is the Handgun Permit section of the Tennessee Department of Safety.

protect my dogs

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
when you say you live in a "non animal state", what do you mean?
when you say you live in a "non animal state", what do you mean?

How can a vet spay a pregnant cat without the owners knowledge?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
They should have told you and obtained your consent. You can contact Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and file a complaint about how this was handled. 
They should have told you and obtained your consent. You can contact Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and file a complaint about how this... Read More
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