New York Pet Law FAQs

• Q: If My Cattle Or Horses Wander Onto The Land Of My Neighbor Am I Liable For A Trespass?
  A: Yes. Whether your neighbor's land is fenced or not you will be liable if any of your domestic animals, dogs being the exception, wander onto your neighbor's land. … More
• Q: Am I Required To Fence In My Land So That My Cattle Do Not Wander Onto My Neighbor's Land?
  A: Yes. However, you and your neighbor can agree that you will keep your prospective property lines open. If you and your neighbor agree to keep your property line … More
• Q: Can I Sue My Neighbor If His Cattle Get Inside Of My Fenced In Land And Cause Damages?
  A: Most likely not. You are required to keep a fence in good condition that divides your property line, unless you agree with your neighbor to keep your lands open. If a … More
• Q: Will I Be Held Liable If The Cattle That I Own Enter My Neighbor's Land And Cause Damage Even Though They Are Under The Control Of My Farm Hand?
  A: Yes. The owner of cattle who trespass and cause damages will be held liable to the injured party, even if they did not have control over their cattle at the time of … More
• Q: Am I Liable To My Neighbor If His Animals Are Injured While Trespassing On My Land?
  A: It depends. If you intentionally injure the animals that have trespassed on your land you will be liable to your neighbor for those injuries to his animals. … More
• Q: Can I Kill My Neighbor's Dog If It Trespasses On My Property?
  A: Most likely not. You have no right to use deadly force against another's dog simply because it has entered your property uninvited. The only time that the use of … More
• Q: Am I Legally Responsible If I Run Over Another's Animal While I Am Driving On The Highway?
  A: Most likely not. However, you must use reasonable care to avoid running over any domesticated animal owned by another. Therefore, if it can be proven that you ran over … More
• Q: Can I Sell My Horses Or Cattle To Whomever I Please?
  A: You can sell your cattle to whomever you please so long as you have a permit to do so. You must, by way of such a permit, be legally licensed to sell cattle to … More
• Q: Is There Any Penalty For Not Picking Up My Dog's Feces In A Public Place?
  A: Yes. You can be fined by the city or municipality where the failure to clean up after your dog occurred or you may be civilly liable to the owner of any property where … More
• Q: Can I Be Held Criminally Liable For Failing To Care For My Animals?
  A: Yes. Whether you own a dog or a herd of cattle you must provide them with food and sustenance in the adequate amount to keep them healthy and living. You are also … More
• Q: Is Animal Fighting Illegal?
  A: Yes. If you train animals to fight, facilitate their fighting or house animals at any place where animal fighting takes place you may be guilty of a felony in the … More

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