Negligence

Financial liability for losing a cat while cat sitting.

Hello, Can someone cat sitting be sued by the owner if they cannot locate the pet/if the cat wanders outside by mistake? In this situation, the owner has not chipped the cat nor has him wear a collar. And if so, about how much money could it be for if this cat sitting is free for a few days time? Thank you.

By |2024-09-04T16:14:58-04:00July 25th, 2024|

Formerly convicted animal abuser wants “his” dog back.

If my ex has been convicted of animal abuse in Alberta years ago, is he allowed to take over custody of one of our dogs? They are both registered under my name and not his. He rarely ever has walked them, fed them, taken them all of twice to the vet, never plays with them, and doesn't train them. We've also broken up before and he left them with me including this time. But now wants "his" dog. What are my options? Thank you!

By |2024-09-04T15:49:57-04:00June 23rd, 2024|

Dog Ownership Dispute / Veterinary Negligence

My ex-boyfriend and I bought a dog 9 years ago, we split original purchase 50/50. Up until 2/2021 we were splitting the vet costs (a monthly wellness plan). From 2/2021 (when I moved out) - 12/2023 he did not pay towards the wellness plan. I fully paid all charges. We recently broke up and he is now keeping the dog from me (we were splitting visitation weekly). This week while I was out of town for work, he took the dog to same Vet and brought him in as new pet, and he told the Vet to cancel my wellness plan on the dog and my 4/8 appt. Which they did without contacting me even though I was the SOLE name on the account. They proceeded with vet visit. Vet confirmed to me they did not perform all of the routine preventative care since he was paying out of pocket. So he is not providing same level of care. Dog licenses (2 towns) & pet insurance are in my name & I pay them. What are my rights/options here? And what action can I take against Vet?

By |2024-05-20T15:11:37-04:00May 20th, 2024|

Cat Ownership Questions

My girlfriend and I had a cat before we broke up, the cat's chip was registered under my name. During our time I can feel the cat likes my girlfriend more than me, so after the breakup I gave the cat to her while there are no documents/contracts saying this. It has been 2 years, and she is the primary caregiver to the cat although I pay for the insurance. She is rehoming the cat but having difficulties. Can she sue me for animal abandonment during the breakup? I'm a bit paranoid. Thanks

By |2024-05-20T16:16:24-04:00April 20th, 2024|

Fake Abuse Reports

If there is a false report of animal abuse on my dog can I get a defamation lawsuit on them?

By |2024-05-20T15:03:09-04:00April 20th, 2024|

How can I get kitten from abusive ex?

What I can do to get my baby kitten back? Before breaking up, he gave me a kitty for my surprise. My ex abused me and threw my kitten twice. First time threw my kitten girl on the wall and second mirror. Before I got the kitten, we used to have another cat named Brownies. I don't know what or where he is, been missing it under his care. I don't want same thing to happen to her. What can I do?

By |2023-12-12T10:10:03-04:00November 28th, 2023|

Can my sister legally give my dogs away or let them loose without my permission?

I live with my sister and her and I had got into an altercation. She advised that she will no longer care for small senior dogs while I'm at work. She said if I don't take them with me when I leave that she will take them to the pound or let them loose. I've decided to move back home to California in 30 days but in the meantime, I cannot take my dogs with me to work, nor can I take them everywhere I go because of the weather temps here so I quit my job. She doesn't want them on her property unless I'm here. I believe it's an act of control and revenge. Can she legally give my dogs away or let them loose without my permission?

By |2023-06-20T16:53:40-04:00June 20th, 2023|

My teacher’s neighbor stole her cat and put it into a shelter, and the cat was sent to a pet store. Is that legal?

My teacher has a cat that she loves dearly, the cat is microchipped. However, her neighbor stole her cat and surrendered it to a shelter, and they didn't even bother checking the microchip and making sure it was her who was surrendering the cat. Now the shelter wants to charge her $100 and sent the cat to a pet store to be adopted. Is that legal? For both the shelter to do that, and her neighbor to have stolen the cat like that?

By |2023-08-17T11:15:19-04:00June 20th, 2023|
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