Elinor D. Molbegott, is an attorney who maintains a law practice devoted to animal law. Elinor donates her time to answer questions from North Shore Animal League America supporters who would like to learn more about animal law.
My Ex wife purchased a dog and the contract said only she can own the dog. The seller wants the dog back because we are now divorced and she did not keep the dog.
A mutual friend suggested me as a "forever home" for a dog who's owner had passed. I want to prevent the dog from being taken away from us by the original owner's son after having provided him a loving home and much needed medical examinations.
A friend of mine fosters dogs and decided to keep a dog I was interested in after I filled out an adoption form for the dog. Should all potential families be given consideration in this process?
My sister-in-law put her dog into our care over a year ago and said it was temporary. My husband and I are now separated and she's requesting the dog back over a year later.
I bought a cat a month ago from a breeder. The breeder said the cat was healthy, but after a month I took him to the vet for the shots and the doctor said he has a testicle problem and needs surgery.
I have an emotional support German Shepherd who my landlord wants to evict. Is it legal for my landlord to evict my dog?
I bought a kitten at a pet store in early April. The kitten soon after the purchase displayed symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. I spent the rest of this month treating my kitten with antibiotics and she even stayed at the hospital for 2 days.
I boarded my 4 cats at a vet while I was moving and ended up critically ill in the hospital. I called the vet back and they informed me the cats were no longer mine.
My small dog was burned while undergoing a teeth cleaning at the vet. I want to get a refund or reimbursed.
My cat was being held for me by my friend who ended up letting her neighbor hold on to her for a few days because she got scratched in her face. Then the neighbor tried saying that it was her cat that she held onto it for almost a month when my friend did not have the cat for a month she only had her for at least 5 days.