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Not prectically form a variety of reasons, as ordering such meds on line means you werent getting them from a vet with regular visits and check ups. So there is no one to support that you gave the dog the meds as required. Uless you wanted to spend thousands of dollars on legal fees out of pocket that sinply wont get very far. ... Read More
Not prectically form a variety of reasons, as ordering such meds on line means you werent getting them from a vet with regular visits and check ups.... Read More

How can I sue to coverage hospital bill for pet that wasn't needed.

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
You will need to hire an expert to support that the surgery was "not needed".X-Rays are not perfect and if they supported surgical intervention properly, the fact that nothing was there when they went in is not inherently an "unneeded" procedure. Once you have an opinion inwriting otherwise, then you have something to work with. ... Read More
You will need to hire an expert to support that the surgery was "not needed".X-Rays are not perfect and if they supported surgical intervention... Read More
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.
Absent a written empoloyment contract - the employer can change wage rates as they choose.
Absent a written empoloyment contract - the employer can change wage rates as they choose.
You likely need to hire a lawyer to address this lawsuit and part of that may be a counter-suit for FHA/ADA violations. Sounds like the HOA thinks the ESA status is a sham to circumvent no pet rules. If they are worng it can cost them a good deal in legal fees, and if they are corect, possibly the othe wa round. ... Read More
You likely need to hire a lawyer to address this lawsuit and part of that may be a counter-suit for FHA/ADA violations. Sounds like the HOA thinks... Read More
You will need to hire a Louisiana lawyer to address that charge. 
You will need to hire a Louisiana lawyer to address that charge. 
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 will need to retain a personal injury lawyer to address the issues as described if they are factually accurate. 
You will need to retain a personal injury lawyer to address the issues as described if they are factually accurate. 
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.

What kind of lawyer do I need?

Answered 8 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
General civil trial lawyer - be prepared for some hefty legal fee retainers on such a case as Hatfield v. McCoys cases can become very conentious and expensive if the escalate rather than de-escalate the issues. 
General civil trial lawyer - be prepared for some hefty legal fee retainers on such a case as Hatfield v. McCoys cases can become very conentious and... Read More
There is something missing in this equation as that makes little sense as presented. If this is to be pursued you will likely need to retain a lawyer to sue civily, not criminally, for damages etc. You will need to accept that the expense of the lawsuit will likely exceed the financial damages as this will bemore matter of prinicple. ... Read More
There is something missing in this equation as that makes little sense as presented. If this is to be pursued you will likely need to retain a lawyer... Read More

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.
The question is are you in love the dog enough to spend thouands of dollars out of pocket in legal fees to force such payment from the pet shop? If the answer is NO, then you are likely caught in a finanical bind in enforcing a legal remedy you may have. Given you have had the dog 6 days, your better bet is to see if they give you your money back and then report the issue to animal control so they dont just sell the dog to another person. ... Read More
The question is are you in love the dog enough to spend thouands of dollars out of pocket in legal fees to force such payment from the pet shop? If... Read More

what my liabilty when my dog bites another dog

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Likely slim to none  - but that doesn't mean the other dog owner wont sue or claim a different story. 
Likely slim to none  - but that doesn't mean the other dog owner wont sue or claim a different story. 
I think this was answered in another post. As previously stated, I am not sure how you would know that the other person didn't own the dog prior or why or how they would single out your child and the dog for such a claim, but the remedy would be a "replevin" lawsuit with a lawyer which would likely be very expensive to pursue. Absent some issue like a "dog thief" ring using such a tactic this would likely be a heavily controverted lawsuit. ... Read More
I think this was answered in another post. As previously stated, I am not sure how you would know that the other person didn't own the dog prior or... Read More

I want my dog back and need to get him before it's to late

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Seriously? Because we KNOW its not your dog to start, so its a higher chance its the other person's dog as a starting point. Your argument is like saying, i found this bicycle unlocked and looked everywhere for the owner didn't see them, so I took it, and added new handle bars and tires, and 2 months later as I was riding it, some one assaulted me claiming it was thiers, but they had no proof, so I want MY bike back. Even Debo and Pee Wee Herman would find that concept troubling. That stated, unless you want to spend an inordinate amount of money on legal fees suing, which is your legal right, to get the dog back and forsing the other party to prove ownership - to what ever end results, you likely made a poor choice in this instance to presume that the dog is yours simply because it didn't have a chip. ... Read More
Seriously? Because we KNOW its not your dog to start, so its a higher chance its the other person's dog as a starting point. Your argument is like... Read More
Likely yes. You may have to sue her for "replevin" with a lawyer as most law enforcement will not intervene if she claims itsher cat and this a failed romatic relationship issue. 
Likely yes. You may have to sue her for "replevin" with a lawyer as most law enforcement will not intervene if she claims itsher cat and this a... Read More
Looking on a legal advice site is not a good start. You need to contact a qualifed veteranian and be prepared to pay a substantial expert fee just for the evaluaton and opinion and more for testimonial events. 
Looking on a legal advice site is not a good start. You need to contact a qualifed veteranian and be prepared to pay a substantial expert fee just... Read More
If you are being sued or charged with some crime over being an activist, the price to pay for activisim is that YOU not others will need to fund your legal defense when things go South. There are likely hundreds of lawyers can help, as long as you have the abillity and willingness to pay for thier services. ... Read More
If you are being sued or charged with some crime over being an activist, the price to pay for activisim is that YOU not others will need to fund your... Read More
There is likely some sort of appeal process from an admistrative determination or some other legal action to intervene. Problem may be when ALL your neighbors claim its your dogs as proof issues may be a problem. 
There is likely some sort of appeal process from an admistrative determination or some other legal action to intervene. Problem may be when ALL your... Read More

do i have to be harassed by apartment mananger

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
This is a classic histrionic bouncing ball tenant complaint, that makes little sense as posted. Bottom liine is if the LL is trying to evict you, you probably need to actually hire a tenant/renters rights lawyer to address such an issue in proper fashion. 
This is a classic histrionic bouncing ball tenant complaint, that makes little sense as posted. Bottom liine is if the LL is trying to evict you, you... Read More

Dog barking trying to sell our home ask neighbor to keep her dogs quiet.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Animal
Nothing practical you can do. It is what it is and your best bet is to try to schedule viewings at times when the dogs aren't as yappy. 
Nothing practical you can do. It is what it is and your best bet is to try to schedule viewings at times when the dogs aren't as yappy.