If my neighbor poisoned my dog and I have a witness on who did it, what should I do?
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If my neighbor poisoned my dog and I have a witness on who did it, what should I do?
If the police can’t help
Asked on September 8, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have evidence that your neighbor poisoned your pet (dog) you need to make a criminal report to the local law enforcement agency in your community so that a criminal investigation can be made.
If you want damages from the person that poisoned your pet (costs of veterinarian bills, or if the animal died, its cost if you bought it) then you file a small claims court action against the person who did the wrongful act.
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