What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California.
So a week ago (Sunday aug 30) we were walking our two little mini beagles (each are about 12 pounds) when a large shepherd or lab mix broke off a leash they were on tied to a tree and charged at us and grabbed our dog in his mouth and started flinging him like a chew toy. The attack happened in the owners neighbors driveway. Our dog was severely injured, ripped to shreds. She survived but it's been a long and expensive journey. The owner of the dog is refusing to take responsibility. Saying "dogs will be dogs". Animal control was called out. Our dog is suffered a massive injury and were up to about $3k in vet bills that we've had to pay upfront so far. Recovery is ongoing. How do we proceed? This guy won't return phone calls, won't answer the door, refuses to acknowledge us or the attack. This has become a very frustrating nightmare. Any advice?
So a week ago (Sunday aug 30) we were walking our two little mini beagles (each are about 12 pounds) when a large shepherd or lab mix broke off a leash they were on tied to a tree and charged at us and grabbed our dog in his mouth and started flinging him like a chew toy. The attack happened in the owners neighbors driveway. Our dog was severely injured, ripped to shreds. She survived but it's been a long and expensive journey. The owner of the dog is refusing to take responsibility. Saying "dogs will be dogs". Animal control was called out. Our dog is suffered a massive injury and were up to about $3k in vet bills that we've had to pay upfront so far. Recovery is ongoing. How do we proceed? This guy won't return phone calls, won't answer the door, refuses to acknowledge us or the attack. This has become a very frustrating nightmare. Any advice?