what are my rights?

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Not true. If you were to come to my house and one of my dogs were to attack you (or your pet) I would be liable because the attack happened on my property. I am responsible for everything that happens on my property.

You may or may not be responsible if your dog bit another dog on your property. It would depend on the leash laws or if the other dog provoked the attack. Same with the human - depends on if they were invited or trespassing or provoking the dog. Of course, nine times out of ten if a human is bitten, the dog owner will be 'responsible'.

But it's a lot harder to prove when it's an animal to animal bite.

In the OP situation, the owner could say that her dog provoked his cat. Unless she had witnesses - would be hard to prove.

Sounds like a losing battle in this situation.

[Brooklynmommie]

[QUOTE=Deuce;3565507]It's a matter of how far you are willing to take this. I would report the incident to animal control just in case the cat isn't up to date on all shots.

With cats though, it can be difficult. If the cat isn't micro-chipped and the owner decides he doesn't want to claim any responsibility for it he could just claim the cat is a stray that was roaming that day.

For this situation, I would just cut my losses and walk away. He obviously doesn't value your patronage, so he doesn't seem like someone you should do business with.[/QU



I agree 100% I'm just going to cut my lost and never shop there again at all!

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Brooklynmommie

For this situation, I would just cut my losses and walk away. He obviously doesn't value your patronage, so he doesn't seem like someone you should do business with.[/QU



I agree 100% I'm just going to cut my lost and never shop there again at all!

Probably a good idea. But, also write a letter to the store owner telling him that you will no longer shop at his store and that you will tell everyone you know about the unfair & unfriendly treatment you have received from him.