This huge 135 lbs+ Pitt bull jumped in to my girlfriends swimming pool in the backyard and could not get out of the pool and she went to the neighbors but no one home than she called 911 and they took 15 min to arrive because it was only a dog ... so she got worried that the dog would drown so she tried to pull the big dog out and it bit her on her face so she stop trying to save it and hoped that they would arrive soon... the dog all most died and still might die the vet said anyway the owners are charging her with animal cruelty ......And my girl has 11 stitches.....Can they actually do this?
2006-12-18 11:50:16 · 14 answers · asked by Tiffany 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
This is a perfect scenerio why people stand around, and not help others in need. I find this so hard to believe, but not much surprises me anymore. I hope your lady heals well. Good Luck ~~~
2006-12-18 11:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way I could see them being able to do this is if there is supposed to be a fence around the pool and there was none AND there is no leash law for dogs in the area. I would definately be checking both of these things out if anyone of these pertain to you. This really stinks and I still don't think its fair regardless.
2006-12-18 11:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by LYNN W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only in America..Your girl friend should counter sue for a huge amount of $$. There are so many legal arguments that a lawyer could make.. Your girl friend probably has no legal exposure but a great case!!! Her neighbor is 100% resposible for the dog's actions.
2006-12-18 11:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by worldsource19 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the beginning the canines is obviously risky and a threat so must be placed down. A criticism to the appropriate government ought to suffice this. Secondly looking on your countries regulation you won't be able to be held laible for failing to rescue the canines. If any criminal threat is carried forward you'll be able to ought to combat it yet you will merely approximately easily win. The neighbours could be compelled to pay your expenses so which you ought to no longer finally end up out of pocket. you have a stable threat of a counter declare for the wear sustained by using your g/f, additionally if the canines is waiting to bounce the fence and your neighbours knew there grow to be a pool interior the backyard that would desire to count style as contributary negligence on your neighbours section. regrettably in case your neighbours are sufficiently huge a**holes to bypass through with this you're able to ought to seek for criminal suggestion from a litigation lawyer on your usa. stable success and need your g/f recovers
2016-12-15 03:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by endicott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that they could only by her trying to save the dog but then she could get it put down because it bit her. If they are suing her there pretty stupid because there dog jumped the fence but it could go either way when you look at it.
2006-12-18 12:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say no freaking way! Why was the dog out of the house? Where were they? I think you should actually hire a lawyer and sue the crap out of them
2006-12-18 12:01:45 · answer #6 · answered by kittycatcarrie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Counter sue, and then have their dog destroyed. The nieghbors are responsible for their dog, and alowing a pit bull to get out and rome the neighborhood is unsafe.
2006-12-18 11:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can try, but your girlfriend needs to slap a countersuit on them for medical expenses, and make sure to include pain and suffering. She could also file possible criminal charges on them for letting a viscious animal roam free. She's got a lot better chance of winning than they do. Best of luck to you, and her.
2006-12-18 11:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't see how they could be suing your girlfriend. the dog came on her property, jumped in HER pool, and CONCERNED WITH THE ANIMAL'S SAFETY, made an attempt to help the animal. she didn't do anything wrong, nor anything cruel.
this doesn't make any sense.
i hope this situation comes out in your girlfriend's favor.
2006-12-18 11:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by alexie. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
firstly sorry to hear that about your girlfriend. they might try to sue your girlfriend but they know that their dog trespassed and they should have taken measures to keep their dog in their grounds while they were away at the time. so i think you can use that to countersue them and claim back for the medical expenses.
2006-12-18 12:46:25 · answer #10 · answered by listlessbutdiligent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋