2006-09-21 02:15:07 · 12 answers · asked by Tara 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog has never bit anyone but I just wanted to check with the law just in case.
2006-09-21 02:23:55 · update #1
Rather than giving opinions and guessing - you may want to read the Dog Laws for Rhode Island. http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/Rhode_I.html
In easier terms see: http://www.edgarsnyder.com/accidents/dogbite/dogbite-law/rhode-island.html
2006-09-21 03:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by Bogie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea about laws on dogs but... is that someone who got bit pressing charges or anything? If not, I don't think so. But if he is, I have no idea why... (Hopefully, you have a Warning: Beware of Dog" sign). If he was trespassing, then the dog was only doing his job of protecting you and your house. Why is that against the law? It should be wrong to trespass.
2006-09-21 02:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by ytmaya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is protecting your property and the person is trasspassing on your property then no, but if the dog chases the person and bites him in the street it can be put down, that is the law. The dog is then classified as a danger to the human race, it is not fair I know, but what can one person do against the state.
2006-09-21 02:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your local animal control laws.
In KC the dog is confined for 10 days rabies observation. The bill is paid by the owner. Yes this part sucks. Someone trespasses on your property and you have to pay the bill.
If your yard is not fenced I would get it fenced quickly to avoid future problems.
2006-09-21 02:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different states have different laws. By law, our rescue group cannot adopt out a dog that bites or has bitten. The animal must be destroyed or kept in a perminate controlled environment. (North Carolina and Virginia)
2006-09-21 02:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by Dalmatian Rescue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 01:37:40 · answer #6 · answered by sovak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the laws are much the same everywhere. Civil issues aside. The worst that will happen ,is animal regulations will hold him and evaluate him to see if he is "A threat" if they deem not , he'll be released back to you.If you are concerned he may not pass their tests, find another place for him to stay for a while,when things blow over bring him back and register him under a new name. Its like doggie witness protection.I had to do this with my Dobie many years ago.
2006-09-21 05:06:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Greece, if someone is trespassing, and if you have a sign: beware-dog, then the dog is allowed to bite, kill or whatever. Also, I think you Americans have gone too far with the death penalty: death penalty for a bite?
2006-09-21 02:46:18 · answer #8 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im from england and as far as i know no it shouldnt be destroyed as it is protecting his property if the dog isnt used to other people its not your fault i have a really unsociable dog he goes for anythin an anybody and he is still with me so no they shouldnt destroy your dog if you have a good enough explanation if they go to the police and a sign warnin them of the dog then you should be ok hope it helps if not im sorry
2006-09-21 02:42:25 · answer #9 · answered by doomsbaby666 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog should be quarantined by animal control and have a chip put in but then returned to you and monitored to determine if it bites again.
2006-09-21 02:21:45 · answer #10 · answered by tman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋