How can I provide for my dog, cat, or pet in the event of my death?
This article explains how people can arrange for someone to take care of their pets following death. Includes an explanation of the types of provisions people can include in their wills, including a guardian trust or bequests to people who have agreed to take care of pets.
What should I do if my neighbor is complaining about my dog, cat, or pet?
Explains what people should do when neighbors complain about nuisances caused by their pets, including barking dogs.
If my dog was off the leash but under my control, can I still be charged with a leash law violation?
Briefly describes the likelihood of being able to defend against a leash law charge.
What can I do if I think my veterinarian's negligence or carelessness caused my dog, cat, or pet harm?
Can I sue, and what damages can I recover, if I think my veterinarian's negligence or carelessness caused my dog, cat, or pet harm?
Explains options people have when they suspect their veterinarians of malpractice. Topics covered include: filing a complaint with state or county agencies, suing (including complaints in small claims court), the types of damages which may be recoverable, practical steps people should follow when seeking veterinary treatment or gathering information about suspected malpractice, and additional information available from the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Materials written by Kenneth D. Ross and Thomas Kanyock.
What can I do if someone hurt or killed my dog, cat or pet?
Can I sue, and what damages can I recover, if someone hurt or killed my dog, cat or pet?
How can I prove harm was done to my dog, cat or pet?
Explains options people have when their pets have been injured or killed as a result of someone else's wrongful actions. Topics covered include: informing a prosecutor of purposeful injury caused to pets, recovery of damages in criminal cases (in some states, and if the perpetrator is prosecuted), recovery of damages in civil lawsuits, recovery of damages in small claims court, the types and amounts of damages which may be recoverable, gathering evidence to support a claim for damages, and establishing proof of damages. Includes a link to summaries of case law which may be helpful to people suing for damages. Also includes a glossary of common terms which may be used in such a case. Written by Nathan J. Winograd, Shawn Thomas, Valerie J. Stanley, David S. Favre, and Murray Loring.
What do I do if there is a loose dog or pet in my neighborhood?
What can I do if there is a stray dog or pet in my neighborhood?
What do I do if there is a lost animal in my neighborhood?
Provides a link to a list of organizations to contact if you find a stray or lost animal/pet in a Western Washington neighborhood.
How do I prevent a conflict with a wild animal?
How do I solve a problem with a wild animal?
How can I get an animal off my property?
How do I find out the legal status of an animal in Washington state?
This website features the “Living with Wildlife” information series prepared by the state Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. The series provides information on feeding behavior, reproduction, and other biological information for many species of animals. The animals were chosen after surveying agencies and organizations that receive calls from the public about local wildlife. The information is useful for those seeking to solve problems caused by animals, those trying to attract animals, and those who come into conflict with animals on their property. Public health concerns for each species is described followed by the animal's legal status. All mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians that live in the wild in Washington are protected or regulated by state and/or federal laws (which the website links to). The website also provides further resources, and print-friendly PDF versions of each section. The website was adapted from the book "Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest" by Russell Link.
What is the Endangered Species Act of 1973?
What federal law covers endangered species?
What is the law regarding preservation of wildlife?
A summary of the Endangered Species act of 1973 and subsequent federal law. The Act "provided for the conservation of ecosystems upon which threatened and endangered species of fish, wildlife, and plants depend, both through Federal action and by encouraging the establishment of State programs."
How should I negotiate with a landlord for permission to keep a dog, cat, or pet?
If my lease has a "no pets" clause and my landlord is evicting me because I am keeping a dog, cat, or pet, what are my defenses?
Explains how tenants can protect themselves in disputes with landlords about pets. Topics covered include: negotiating with a landlord for permission to keep a pet before signing a lease; defending a landlord's eviction under a "no pets" clause in a lease; and using mediation to resolve disputes with a landlord.
What laws might require my landlord to let me keep a pet in rental housing?
Describes several federal laws relating to the rights of tenants to live with pets. Laws covered include: Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 (regarding federally-assisted rental housing for seniors and persons with disabilities) and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which may help people with disabilities who need companion animals).
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Last Updated: December 7, 2011 - 3:08pm
