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| Is the veterinarian liable for escape of my cat from her clinic? |
| I took my cat in for rabies shot. She was terrified and escaped the exam room into the dropped ceiling. The veterinarian said there was no way she could get out of the building. Turns out there were 1 1/2" to 2" open spaces between louvers over an attic fan in the ceiling. The area was filled with a large amount of insulation so I was not able to see much when I went up on a ladder into an opening to the ceiling. No one could go into the attic because the dropped ceiling would not support the weight of a human. All I could do was call her while I looked for her as I stood on the ladder, which I did for 30 or 45 minutes several times on several different days, with no response. The vet did remove some tiles from the ceiling of 3 or 4 rooms and put food and water out for my cat, with no sign of her touching it. She escaped the exam room a week ago and has not been seen or heard since. |
| How do I notify a homeowner that they may be held criminally responsible for their dog "business"? |
| Neighbor just moved in and takes in sick, unwanted, or for profit large dogs, There are at a min four dogs at one time and there is a turnover of different animals. My dogs act like a dog. They establish their bountry, dominance..every time a new dog arrives. Lat week a dog was ill..look like dying. I called animal control and turned out the dog had pneumonia. Now they are digging under the fence to gain access in my yard. How do I protect myself and my two cocker spaniels? |
| Is my landlord liable for animal injury? |
| My landlord & his rental agent hired an unlicensed man to remove bats in the ceiling. Man opened a hole in the ceiling allowing bats to enter into our living area. We slept 3 nights before we realized the danger of rabies & histoplasmosis. We were never warned of the danger nor were we involved in any way other than to bring the problem to his attention. We then had to get rabies shots that now cost $30,000. Who is required to pay this medical bill? |
| WHO CAN BE SUED? |
| Recently, my dog escaped off her leash and scared the next door neighbor. The neighbor threatened to sue my landlord if the dog caused any damage or injury. I am the tenant and also the dogs owner. Who can my neighbor sue? Me or my landlord? |
| MY DOG WAS HIT BY CAR WHILE BEING WALKED ON LEASH. I HAVE A POLICE REPORT. CAN DRIVER BE HELD RESPON |
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