Shelter Incident Legal Options

Summary

In British Columbia, you may have grounds for a civil claim against a shelter or employee if your pets were given away without consent. The statute of limitations for such claims is generally two years. Document all interactions and seek legal advice to explore options for addressing the situation. Consider filing a complaint with the shelters overseeing authority and consulting a lawyer for potential civil action.

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i was staying in a shelter and recieved a * hour service ban. i found a place to stay with my * cats for the duration. after being settled in for * hours, the employee who gave me the ban found out where i was and made the place i was staying kick me out. then the employee tricked me into letting the shelter look after my cats for the night until i came to get them the next day, but when i got there they had taken my cats and given them away.
That sounds really distressing, ****. Here are a few points you might want to consider:
- You may have grounds for a complaint or legal action if your cats were given away without your consent.
- Consider contacting animal services or a legal advisor to explore options for retrieving your pets.
- Document all interactions and communications related to this incident.
Is there any specific aspect of this situation you need more information on?
what is the statute of limitations on this
In British Columbia, the statute of limitations for most civil claims, including those involving personal property, is generally two years from the date the claim arose. It's important to act promptly and seek legal advice to explore your options for addressing this situation.
my partner of many years had recently passed away so i was in a state of severe grief. also these were our pets together so it messed my mental well being up even more
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****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You might consider seeking advice from a legal professional to understand if your mental state can be considered in any potential claims. Would you like more information on how to proceed legally with retrieving your pets or addressing the shelter's actions?
its too late to retrieve my pets but i would like to prosecute the employee who did this
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****, I'm really sorry to hear about your experience. It's understandable you'd want to take legal action. You may have a potential claim for emotional distress or negligence. Would you like guidance on how to find a lawyer to explore this further?
i would like help with addressing the shelters actions and perhaps prosecuting the employee who did this
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****, given the distressing circumstances surrounding your situation, you might have grounds for a legal claim against the shelter or the employee involved. However, prosecuting someone criminally requires evidence of a crime. You should document everything and consult a lawyer for advice on how to proceed.
Would you like more information on filing a complaint or pursuing legal action against the shelter?
yes
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****, you might consider filing a complaint with the shelter's overseeing organization or pursuing civil action against them for their actions. Documenting all interactions and seeking legal advice will be crucial. If you need more guidance on this, I can help.
thank you
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****, it seems like you might have grounds for a civil action against the shelter and potentially the employee. Here are a few more steps you could consider:
- File a formal complaint with the shelter's overseeing authority.
- Consult a lawyer for civil action options.
- Gather evidence and documentation of all interactions.
Let me know if you need further guidance!