petdisputeclinic

Dogs are known to be man’s best friend. They can be loyal, loving and kind. However, dogs can also be dangerous by reacting aggressively if they feel provoked, threatened and frightened.  Being attacked by a dog can be a very traumatic experience and cause serious damage to the body.  If you are attacked by a dog, your first priority is to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Dog bites can have detrimental consequences, especially if it’s a puncture wound. A medical professional can...

How are pets treated under Canadian Law during separations? Do you think of your pet as part of the family? A fuzzy roommate (that never does the dishes)? A fur baby? Or even a best friend? Nowadays, I think you would say yes to at least one of these questions, along with most Canadians. Our law, however, has not caught up. In most Canadian provinces, pets have been viewed as property. [1] This can get messy when pet owners get separated, as historically, pet custody has been treated no...

When a relationship ends and there’s a pet involved, one of the hardest questions to answer is, “Who gets the pet?”. While most of us see our pets as family, the law in Canada hasn’t quite caught up. Legally, pets are still considered personal property, the same category as your car or couch. This means that courts don’t decide “custody” or “access” for pets the way they do for children. Instead, they focus on one main question: who legally owns the “item”. Having a pet in your care doesn’t...