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How Dog Owners Can Avoid a Lawsuit http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/ency/article.cfm/obj Source: Nolo Describes the types of damages people may have to pay when their pet injures someone else. Lists steps pet-owners can take to avoid liability. full description	What types of damages might I have to pay if my dog, cat or pet hurts someone? How can I protect myself from liability for my dog, cat or pet? What must I teach my dog? How can I keep from being sued?
What to do if your dog is in danger of being declared "vicious," or if your dog has bitten someone who is now suing you http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=246 Source: Animal Legal Defense Fund Materials written by Amy Blaymore Paterson describing what laws allow people to sue for damages caused by someone else's pets, what damages the pet owner might have to pay, and how the pet owner may be able to defend against or resolve the lawsuit. full description	Can I be sued because my dog bit someone? What laws apply to dog bites? What damages might I have to pay if my dog bites someone? How can I defend myself if my dog is accused of biting someone?