To do so, you must present a vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian. +)}4>OF%F. Legitimate rescues don't THINK anything. application/pdf This Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) map contains information representative of stray dogs that have been impounded at MCACC shelters within the past three (3) days ONLY. His name is Tacoda. Number 1: pet waste is bad for the environment. Hi Brooke, My apologies for not responding sooner -- I get very busy. In any case, get that dog some help! What should she do? Answer: Yes. I know she went through divorce and all but anyhow, looking forward to hearing from you. Cattle, horses, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, birds, fowl, and any other animal or bird, and . Dog has a chip. Good luck! (Microchip companies would not authorize transfer of ownership without written agreement by the owner.) 8-16.01. A.R.S. Bottom line you say is lawyer up, discovery and, go to court. Ten or so years later, the then-child comes of age and begins the process of moving out on their own, and believing he has "raised" said animal, takes the animal with them. These tortoises do not have proper separate enclosures safe from predators or get fresh water regularly. I'm not a lawyer, like the owner of the blog is, but there's a good deal of hear say in your story without any definitive facts, so it's very possible the owner never relinquished ownership of their dog and you were transferred someone else's property. For more information on mediation. The Department does not want to take livestock from their owners. Made serious effort in finding his family, with no luck. In this case, the owner has the dog back, so the issue would be whether or not the owner should get the adoption fee back. A duplicate of the rabies vaccination certificate must be transmitted to the county enforcement agent within two weeks of vaccination. The Seattle Pooper Scooper Law doesnt allow pet owners to do that. Not to mention, the fees paid during licensing support your local county, ensuring they can board and nurture your pet if it ever becomes lost or injured. The 6 day law of ownership ONLY applies to liability, not the finder's ability to claim the property as their own. Help shape the future of Maricopa. 40 of the citys health code, dog owners are required to remove or clean up any feces left by their dog and dispose of it into a proper dog poop disposal container. We have them my number and then they become elusive. What to do about a pet owner that stated they needed foster care for two weeks to a month. The owner lives between 2 states and honestly is not the greatest pet owner. Tell your ex if he leaves with Bear you will file a police report because that will be theft. I propose I keep the dog due to her lack of ownership. The owner was forced to "adopt" their own dog back. So Chris, are you sayung that those of us who run independent rescues, not government animal control facilities, are sitting ducks? So, she took him inside and he made himself comfortable. 11-1008 says that all dogs over 3 months of age must be licensed with the county. The law covers all unincorporated areas in Maricopa County, the Town of Queen Creek and all other municipalities within Maricopa County, with the exception of Fountain Hills and Native American reservations. Me after a month. Though you know your dogs behaviors and training, the rest of the public is unaware of their tendencies, and they may view your dog as a vicious animal. Thanks for your reply. It was a voluntary choice made by county to contact the out of state rescue and REQUEST return of the dog, and a choice by said rescue to do so. With cats, as is the case for dogs, the City of Glendale adheres to those animal control laws adopted by Maricopa County. This would fall under the rules regarding gifts, and often promises to give a gift are not enforceable, so you may have no remedy here. There's so many unanswered questions here, the first being, was the person that the vets office spoke with the legal owner of the dog? But should he somehow follow through with his threat call the police - it is theft. I have been actively looking meaning fliers, maricopa county, all Facebook links, community social media, vets have fliers, shelters have fliers, dog scent dogs, humane trapping, Craigslist etc. We, legally speaking, only have the right to turn the dog over to animal control to do whatever they want with because animal control, a government facility, is the only recipient that is protected by law? That was 16 months ago to the day (June 7th, 2021). The dog was vaccinated and the Vet declared my sister the owner of the dog. When she went to see how he was he immediately jumped her and he sought security. Box 1317, Maricopa, 85139 He arrived severely dehydrated and extremely malnourished and underweight and his eyes may never work again because they were sealed shut for so long you couldnt tell he had them. His roommates contacted me telling me that he is never home to watch her, she is no longer potty trained, and he pawns her off on family members to watch - which is most of the time just dropping her off at his parents house. Can I get my dog back if hes been with her for 4 months but was with me for 3 after we broke up? Home; Our City. Its anticipated dog owners will take their pets for a stroll in the beautiful Arizona sun. Consequences for an owner of a dog that has bitten a person varies depending on if the dog was already deemed aggressive. Did you do anything to find the owners? Bites Likewise, your pet is forbidden from entering a public park or public school property unless it is wearing a leash or secured in a car or cage. 12. I gave him an eviction notice this past Sunday (1-28-18). All of a sudden the dog owners had been found and she pulled the post. Did you attend the New Hope legal round table meeting at MCACC? What are our rights? My 9 yo son is very attached to this creature and I am not sure how to handle it nor what my rights are. Hello, I have a question regarding the abandonment of a dog. no much if an answer IMO. State law A.R.S. Sec.40c states even further that dog owners are responsible for carrying some form of container or instrument (poop bag) to remove the feces. With an animal, this usually includes contacting the local shelters, putting the animal on local "found animal lists," and maybe even putting up signs. Families before she got the dog and then gave him to The seller would not reply to me. - Establishment of pounds; impounding and disposing of dogs and cats; reclaiming impounded dogs and cats; pound fees. Click below for more information about what you can do about barking dogs. Incident Location 3. Failing to uphold these laws can result in hefty fines or worsethe loss of your pet. Title 28. Steve could care less. Manage Settings Any information would be helpful. At our apartment there isn't any way she could just escape by herself so, I'm just wondering what the laws would be if we decided to just keep her if they just don't get back to us..? Browse a list of Ordinances adopted by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, listing the date of adoption or most recent amendment. I recently offered to adopt a found dog off of a woman whom could no longer care for him. Is there a case here of discrimination? Chapter 3. the entire time they are responding to them I am trying to get her to message me. My ex has my dog and claims it is her when we got him but I am the custody holder, bought all the food and cage and toys, have all the vet bills in my name. Licensing your dog in Maricopa County is the law. 2. It would be as if a roommate took your things when they moved out - theft! I had her watch him when I was on vacation and she decided to keep him. If he wants to file a lawsuit, she can use all of the documentation and evidence to prove that she is the rightful owner. Hi Dave, Thanks! Ive had the dog for 10yrs. It prohibits pet owners from allowing their dogs to run at . %PDF-1.6 % Sec. If you have a barking dog issue and the owner resides in an unincorporated area, you may call Maricopa County Animal Care and Control at 602-506-7387. Registering your pet establishes you as their owner and helps the county reunite you with your dog should it get lost. And for the weeks he was missing they did not search for him. Find Now. For example, if the individual attempted to hit or hurt the dog, and the animal responded by biting the individual, it could be argued that the dog was reasonably provoked. Unlike runoff after a rain, sewage from your toilet is treated to destroy dangerous bacteria. A dog walker. They had only for 5 days. The following Tuesday I take it to the shelter because I can't find the owners. Cat got skiddish because of a predator and ran off. She got a home for 2 of them. Typically, personal injury cases have a statute of limitations of two years. 2/28 . We have had Her for almost 6 months now.the original owner would text us once a month after the fist 2 months passed and created perminate residency in California, and would ask how the dog was doing. As for the time before an animal may be altered and adopted, however, Section 11-1013 (http://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=http://www.azleg.gov/ars/11/01013.htm) provides a minimum of 72 hours, or 120 for an animal with a microchip. Submitter Information 2. 13-1208 dictates that the owner or individual responsible for an aggressive dog must take reasonable care to prohibit the dog from escaping the owners property or enclosed area. If the original owner gets out of jail and comes to claim her, then he can file a lawsuit, and you may want to retain an attorney at that point. REGULATION 1. June 2013 Pet Social Worker/Tails of Hope Rancho El Dorado - Maricopa (480) 452-7997 www.petsocialworker.org/listing/ Sonoran Search and Rescue P.O. Bringing a new pet into your home is a very exciting time, but its important to not forget about Arizona vaccination requirements. Sec. I am so glad I found your blog - thank you for doing this. This means that the owner of a dog that bites someone is immediately liable to the bitten individual, no matter the previous or current circumstances. New Hawaii law would fine people $500 for not picking up pet poop. A young child in the family attaches to, loves and cares for the animal, even though their parent covers cost of food, vet care, etc. Game and Fish. Eventually she got to a point she had to find a new home for her and I knew right away she would be a great fit in our home. At large means being neither confined by an enclosure nor physically restrained by a leash. I was advised to consult an attorney. It is particularly glaringly red neon letters wrong when animal control uses the 6 day law to claim that any party, public, rescue, or New Hope partner who has has a stray dog in their custody for 6 gays trying to find the owner now is the legal owner IF said party now wishes animal control to take the dog because the dogs family may not even have internet. Good luck! Bear has seizures occasionally. 68 Contact Us Jobs Passports ActiveNet Report a Problem Keep Maricopa Beautiful. 2334 Pinal County Animal Care and Control warns Maricopa dog owners to leash up or face a warning and possible citation. The shelter claim a volunteer saw the dog being thrown out of a car window, and assumed it was abandoned. Should your dog bite someone, they may be able to quarantine at home rather than elsewhere. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. I entered an agreement with someone for a horse that was bred that I would pay the stud fee and care for the Mare while she is pregnant and for the 4 months after the foal is born. Owner means any person keeping an animal other than livestock for more than six consecutive days. I did NOT surrender ownership and they did not explain the conditions of them taking him into their facility. Scenario: I find a chihuahua on Wednesday. The dog was passed from a couple Is it? Speak to your neighbor or write the note in a friendly manner. She texted me today saying that she moved and she can take the dogs back. The other night we got into an argument and he threatened to take her back (hence the soon-to-be ex part) and I was devastated. took possession of a stray dog in June of 2017. My name is on the microchip and the vet bills. I have a question, I obtained a dog on Thursday, the holders of said dog stated they took dog to vet to see about microchip, vet office called owner, owner told vet that he doesn't want him because he is a runner, vet office calls holder, holder comes to pick up dog again, holder posts on social media, it's shared, comments show that dog has been around awhile I personally have seen the dog a few times in the neighborhood the last few years. But the "Rescue" told me that they will not give her back until they do a home inspection, im currently in a motel, they said that a motel is unacceptable. Being a lawyer means often correcting the legal misconceptions of others. Good luck! Barking dog issues are addressed through the local noise ordinances of the city or town. He can't take care of Bear. This means the City doesn't have as many options to control them as they do other animals. My mom have me her dog. Out of state rescue was willing to return as long as MC AC did their part in requesting/verifying dog belonged to the purported owner. I don't know what to do. where is the rescue? According to the State of Californias Government Help office, its up to the individual cities, counties, or municipalities to establish the law. In the end, contests for ownership of animals usually come down to a judgment about which person has the most attachment to the animal, financially and emotionally. But even doing this, he's like houdini and escapes on occasion. Article 6. Any suggestions might help, I dont think it is right for her to leave a dog for so long, financially as well, and expecting to get it back as it is now a key member of our family. I would like to know the answer to this question. I don't know these people and not sure what Maricopa, AZ adopted the Pinal County animal ordinance. At the end of the government 72 hour stray hold, the government owns the animal and the prior owner has lost all rights to his or her property (said animal). His name is Bear. Thank you. Bear and Tacoda are very close. Dogs They label him as an owner surrender and do not apply the 72 hour stray hold. I placed an ad to rehome my dog and an organization contacted me to rehome him. He has called several times but not once had he even asked about the puppy. 11-1025 states that strict liability applies regardless of: The only possible defense against a dog bite is that the dog was provoked. State law A.R.S. The dog up. I have pictures and Petco statements from September - mid December. No proof at all if she's the owner. ? Arizona Revised Statutes Section 11-1001 Definitions: A first offense could be fined at up to $100, a fourth and subsequent violation could be fined at up to $750. This started about 8 months ago. It became such a controversial topic that led to landing on the cover of the New York Times during Lindsay's administration. I've listed him in several online forums, yet nobody has claimed him. The other one has turned my kitchen into the ICU. My apologies for not responding sooner -- I get very busy. They haven't provide food or cat litter. That's the hard part - filing a theft report after the fact is like shutting the barn door after the horses have already gotten out and he probably won't care if he has a warrant out for arrest here :( All I know is that if he takes him it will be theft. If your dog is found by animal control, it will be returned directly to you. Whether you are a rescue, MISINFORMED by both Maricopa and Pinal counties, or just an animal loving member of the public, you are a sitting duck if you take in an animal and attempt to find the owner, but fail, because the POS owner isn't looking for their property. East Valley I left paperwork with them for the adoption if it should happen, very naively not understanding what was going on. I am not thinking of myself but of Bear Bear. Chapter 27, Solid Waste. Acrobat Distiller 8.3.1 (Windows) I haven't seen ANY notices published, either online or locally posted that would have been put up by the owner of this sweet dog. I'm afraid he's going to get picked up by someone or run over before finding him. Licensing fees do vary by county, but most counties offer a discounted rate for dogs who have been spayed or neutered or to owners 65 years of age and older. With our regular service, you'll be able to relax and move about your yard freely without having to worry what's underfoot. You may wish to consult a local animal law attorney. After a few months of watching her he claimed that she was his dog and refused to give her back to me (because I was now in a relationship with someone new). However, if your pet is unrestrained and injures a person or property, you will be liable for personal injury or property damage costs. No, you do have to give him back: G4037 (pdf) (1.53 MB, July 2, 1997) Hi Mandalesha, My other dog definitely approves of his new friend. Good luck! To me the puppy is attached her as she is to him. While youre out, your dog cannot be left tied to a rope or cable outside. (I am a combat veteran.) An aggressive dog is also an animal that has a known history of attacking people or domestic animals without provocation. He can now be placed on the e-list, immediately adopted, or pulled by a rescue. They were concerned for her well being and invited me to come and take her while he was at work. Question more directly is how long do they need to do that before they can adopt a dog and not be in fear that the owners will eventually come forward and require them to give the dog back. What can be done if a lost dog was "found" by an independent shelter, and then put up for adoption, with no effort made to find the owner. Service Find A Service. PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) - An Arizona man is facing a murder charge in the death of his girlfriend's 1-year-old son. Home Food & Care Is It Illegal to Let Your Dog Poop In Someones Yard? My apologies for the delayed response, but there is not actually a legally-imposed deadline for holding a stray. Section 62.670 says that dog owners are required to remove any feces and dispose into a proper receptacle. One statute (A.R.S. Is a barking dog a problem in your neighborhood? Dog owners moving to Tucson and other cities like Phoenix and Scottsdale should be aware of the area pet laws in order to avoid fines. If the pet is sick and/or spreading disease, a county is within its power to humanely euthanize the animal. Dog was returned! uuid:5a1b77d8-ad6f-4ed9-a05c-ac9a8bf27b6c An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Ive been watching my friends tortoises for a week now. Most offenses have a maximum time after the event within which legal proceedings can be initiated. So I have a friend who gave me two dogs 6 months ago because she couldn't take care of them anymore. In mid December, I was in between finding an apartment for myself so I was living with my parents who could no longer house her. Unfortunately, you may be required to sue the person who picked up your dog, and obtain the client's name through discovery. NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED! Transportation. After seeing a picture that they sent her she noticed a certain fearful demeanor in the dog. So obviously she could get them back but her kids are cruel to the dogs and I don't want her to have them, I was wanting to ask a question. uuid:a9578199-6dde-48de-a23e-e941b1b2affe Chapter 7. What are my options to retrieve the cat. At this point, from what you have told me, you should be able to simply call the dog your own. Following is the second set of answers from Michael Brandow, the author of "New York's Poop Scoop Law: Dogs, Dirt and Due Process," who answered readers' questions about the history, science and politics of picking up after your dog.. We are no longer accepting questions for this feature. Hi Leslie, In May of 2018 the original dog owner shows up at my sisters home and wants his dog back. Herere fines in some states that you have to pay if you get caught leaving your dogs poop in public places or private property: Besides the law, here are other reasons why you want to scoop your dog poop: Is It Illegal to Let Your Dog Poop In Someones Yard. The puppy is like a comfort dog for her, meaning before she was so down and now with the puppy she has been happy. Cat rescues need to contact to confirm the release of pet from the owner. Vaccines not only protect your dog and family from diseases like rabies, but they also safeguard other furry friends and neighbors in your county. 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The situation you are describing is a general property abandonment (or not, depending on which side of the case you find yourself) scenario. If the police are called they can't do anything either if the person has no proof of her claims. However after reading your posts It sounds like I might have some legal legs to stand on, so to speak. Central/West Valley 2500 S. 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 Contact Info 602.506.PETS Get Directions. The owner should consult a local attorney. this should be simplified. 3. Business License. Hi Nic & John, Can they request to have their dog back if he was not microchips, vaccinated, registered with the county nor did he have tags. Registration includes documentation signed by a licensed veterinarian or state/local authority that the pet has received all inoculations required by state or local law, and that the pet has no communicable disease(s) and is pest-free. He is the sweetest boy. B. Kelley Bradbury did you read the original post? To get replevin Superior Court however value is like 10K. A friend had a dog come onto her property recently. If youre a dog owner and youre moving to a city like Phoenix or Mesa, or you already live in Arizona and have recently purchased a pup, these are the Arizona dog laws you should be aware of. If an aggressive dog escapes a residence or enclosed area and bites while at-large, it is considered a Class 3 misdemeanor. According to Arizona pet law, an aggressive dog is defined as any dog that has bitten a person or domestic animal. Summary: This Arizona laws provides generally that no female dog in her breeding season or vicious dog may be allowed to go at large. Would the dog be considered abandoned and do we have ownership? The law states that pet owners must pick up and dispose of their dog's feces on public property and property of others. She took the stray dog to her Vet and discovered You are NOT helping, not answering specific questions, and you are full of horse poop. I hope this answers your question. He had offered to watch her until I got back on my feet and into a good home that I could raise her in. Good luck! You should take the text messages to an attorney, along with any other evidence you have, for more detailed advice. People food and canned dog food only is what she was eating for 2 years and definitely not getting the nutrition she needed. In the middle of all the activity when we were there, they had me sign the signature page of a document I was not asked to read nor was I given a copy of it. I've been watching a dog now for about a month, while the owner took care of a health issue, not once in the month has the owner called to check on the puppy or offered any kind of financial help. Left behind dog doo is literally how other dogs (and people) can contract hookworms and . What can I do? We would love to give her back to her family but if they don't want her I don't want to surrender her because we could take care of her and we have another dog as well. Therefore, whenever your dog is not confined by a fence or kennel or is not on a leash when in public, it is considered a dog-at-large. For one, your dog cannot be off your property unless its restrained by a leash. any person keeping an animal other than livestock for more than six consecutive days. Weve cared for a dog for a month and just found out it has a chip unfortunately the former owner has tried to claim it what can i do to keep the dog that ive grown attached to and love? to find the owner, then the general property law applies.