Can someone put a lien on my animal?!?

Yes. At common law, this is known as an “agister’s lien.” An agister is a person who cares for livestock: i.e., feeding, herding, pasturing, keeping, ranching, or boarding livestock or providing for the medical care of livestock. If I own livestock and I provide food, water, medical care, and any other needs for the livestock, …

Animal Lawyers Defending Animal Rights Activists

Animal rights activists will do anything to save or protect an animal. Unfortunately, some animal rights activists find themselves on the wrong side of the law facing criminal charges. Charges for theft of an animal or public protests can range anywhere from misdemeanors to felonies to federal criminal charges. Being charged with a crime is …

Defenders of the Underdog in Civil Cases

At The Animal Law Firm, our Colorado animal attorneys defend dogs accused of biting in both civil and criminal cases. If you are reading this blog, you might want to know the difference between a civil case and a criminal case involving your dog. A criminal case is defending criminal charges in the local municipal …

Important Steps to Take If Your Dog Is Responsible for a Dog Attack

Your dog is likely one of your best friends, and you love your pet dearly. But what do you do when your dog hurts someone in a Colorado dog attack? It is a thought that most dog owners do not want to consider, but it’s one that you should prepare for to protect yourself and …

Dog Adoption Contracts and Your Right to Own Property

At The Animal Law Firm, our Colorado Animal Attorneys get a lot of questions about ownership rights under a purchase agreement for a dog. The situation usually goes like this: Elliot buys a dog from ABC Rescue. Elliot signs an adoption or purchase agreement. In the agreement, ABC Rescue has a clause that says, “buyer …