- Jurisdiction
- California
I adopted a pit bull mix dog from a registered non-profit rescue org. I filled out a very detailed application & they introduced me to a dog they referred to as "plug & play." I asked for interpretation of that & a few of their representatives chimed in that she was sociable, calm, trained, loving, good with kids & other dogs, non leash aggressive, etc. These descriptions matched the details of my application very well.
The adoption contract I executed holds me responsible for the dog's conduct & for indemnifying & holding the org harmless for any claims related to her conduct.
I picked her up from the rescue representative's home & drove her to mine. The rescue representative has 18 dogs in her home. While getting her out of my car on a leash in my driveway she slipped her collar & ran. I did not adjust or touch her collar except for latching the leash to the metal ring on the collar.
She's been missing for 18 days & I've been making every effort to locate her, posting flyers, saturating social media, responding to supposed sightings 24/7, registering her with local shelters, setting up trail cameras, etc.
If her conduct results in a claim is your opinion that I would be held liable? Thanks
The adoption contract I executed holds me responsible for the dog's conduct & for indemnifying & holding the org harmless for any claims related to her conduct.
I picked her up from the rescue representative's home & drove her to mine. The rescue representative has 18 dogs in her home. While getting her out of my car on a leash in my driveway she slipped her collar & ran. I did not adjust or touch her collar except for latching the leash to the metal ring on the collar.
She's been missing for 18 days & I've been making every effort to locate her, posting flyers, saturating social media, responding to supposed sightings 24/7, registering her with local shelters, setting up trail cameras, etc.
If her conduct results in a claim is your opinion that I would be held liable? Thanks