
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.

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 cat had gotten out of the apartment; I searched everywhere, I put up posted checked sites daily to see if he would turn up, and reported him missing. No word. Then one day I was on Facebook and saw my cat on an animal foundation's page. I contacted them and they had already adopted out my cat.
After losing our apartment, we have been staying with my sister. She is threatening to take my dogs to animal control can she legally do this?
I rescued a mama cat from under my neighbor’s house and her kittens are feral. The supposed owners have absolutely no proof of ownership and didn't rescue her or provide any type of shelter or food despite knowing where they were. Am I legally the owner since they've been in my care and these people have no proof?
I adopted my dog, about 4 years ago from a shelter in New York with my ex fiancé. He recently abandoned us, and has not cared about the dog or his well-being. I am now over 21 and totally capable of taking care of my dogs and would like full custody. What do I have to do?
My dog is staying with my ex boyfriend and my son, but I want my dog back because my ex is not taking care of him. Can I get my dog back?