Sentences with phrase «legal owner of the dog»

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Further legal changes will come in effect in July 2016, when pet shop owners will be required to keep records of every dog sold from the store (see http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-20/new-law-changes-will-smash-puppy-farm-business-model/6405572).

A letter sent by the City of Montreal dated August 21, 2017 gave 520 pit bull owners, who either failed to comply with all the requirements to register their dog or didn't complete all requirements for registration, four weeks to either get rid of their or face legal action.

After all, as awful and shocking as it sounds to American dog owners like us, the sale of dog meat for human consumption is still legal in China.

Ever since Elmer and Ammon Zimmerman, owners of E&A and A&J Kennels in Berks County, shot and killed their 80 dogs sometime between Thursday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 29, questions about the law that makes this cowardly and inhumane act «legal» have surfaced. Many have inquired as to why licensed kennel operators are permitted to legally shoot their breeding stock, believing that private citizens were prohibited from this same gruesome form of euthanasia, and if you think so too, think again.

Owners entering assisted living or passing away without provisions for their pet in a legal will are frequent circumstances for the arrival of senior dogs in shelters.

When taking custody of dogs already in the legal possession of an owner or organization, the Pit Bull Rescuer will require the submission of a signed surrender form which clearly states transfer of ownership to the Rescuer.

Individuals who have an AKC Handler number, a PHA number or are listed as agent on any dog in the regular or non-regular classes may not show a sweepstakes entrant unless they are the sole owner registered with the AKC or co-own the entry with a member of their immediate family (as defined above) or a legal domestic partner.

Within this decree, dog owners must hold a license for housing any one of these dog breeds, hold no criminal records, be of legal age, hold liability insurance of 120 000 euros and be mentally / physically healthy.

The owners of each dog claimed regular wellness veterinary care, but none went beyond a discount vaccine clinic and based on records, none had been actually examined in years (there is an abysmal legal loophole in Florida that allows vaccines to be administered to patients by technicians or assistants without an examination as long as a licensed veterinarian is in the building).

The Seattle Animal Shelter is not able to provide immediate staff response to each complaint, but, with the assistance, involvement and cooperation of the complainant, Seattle Animal Shelter can take legal action against the owners of the errant dog (s).

There is no legal definition of a «puppy mill,» so don't be fooled by pet store owners who show you «papers» or licenses to prove that their dogs are from humane sources.

Unlike service dogs, who are allowed access pretty much everywhere by Federal law, the only legal rights ESAs have are reasonable accommodation in no - pet housing, and the right to accompany their owners in the cabin of a commercial aircraft without having to be kept in a container or to pay a pet transportation fee — typically at least $ 100 one way.

The panic that ensues causes the number of medium - to - large dogs in shelters and rescues to increase as owners face insurance cancellations and the legal ramifications of keeping even well - behaved pets.

To make matters worse, you are now in a situation where you are facing the reality of dealing with an insurance claim or other legal action against the dog owner, as well as financial difficulties stemming from your medical bills and from being unable to work.

Loudoun County, VA has strict definitions and legal requirements for owners of dogs and other potentially dangerous animals.

To successfully apply the scienter method of legal approach, you must be able to prove that the canine previously bit a person, or at least acted as if it wanted to bite another person, AND that the dog's owner was aware of the animal's prior behavior.

After an attack, you can usually hold the owner of the dog liable for your injuries with the help of your legal team.

If you or someone you love is the victim of aggressive dogs or any other kind of animal bite or attack because of a pet owner's negligence in the Frisco area, discuss your legal rights and options immediately with an experienced Frisco dog bite attorney at the Weaver Injury Law Firm.

Under the legal doctrine of scienter, a dog owner may not be liable for a dog bite if the dog had never bitten somebody or had never shown a propensity to attack in the past.

Alternatively, if strict liability does not apply, a dog owner may still be responsible for the acts of his or her animals under the legal theory of negligence.

The legal «owner» of the dog can include not just the dog's actual owner, but also anyone who «possesses, keeps, or harbors» a dog.

Victims of dog or other animal bites may wrongly believe that they have no legal recourse for recovery of medical bills or other damages.The owner of the dog or other animal is ultimately responsible for the economic loss, harm, pain and suffering that arise out of an incident.

This is because of a special Ohio statute that regulates the liability (legal responsibility) of a dog's owner, harborer, or keeper.

Florida has a specific legal statute that makes dog owners virtual insurers of their dog's conduct, imposing «strict liability.»

In legal terms, this means that the owner of the dog can be held strictly liable for any serious or fatal injuries that someone sustains as a result of their dog's bite.

Other states and countries have adopted the doctrine of comparative fault, which «compares» the legal responsibility of the victim and the other parties, and provides compensation to the victim in direct proportion to the comparative responsibility of the parties (i.e., if the dog owner is 90 % responsible and the victim is only 10 % responsible, then the victim's compensation is reduced by his or her 10 % of fault).

If the owner was following the leash law and had their dog properly vaccinated, regardless of the victim's injuries, legal action is difficult.