Can my dog be put to sleep?

Question

My dog is behind a fence and there are signs that state "Beware of Dog!" If someone sticks his/her finger inside the fence and is attacked can I get in trouble and will the dog be put to sleep? Lets also consider any age group.

Answer 1

No, you cant be blamed. You have a sign that says "Beware of dog". It wouldnt be your fault, it would be whoever poked their finger inside.

Your dog cant be put to sleep because of that.

Answer 2

If someone is trespassing, you cannot be in trouble if he bites someone but if he is out unleashed, you can get in trouble.  Be sure your dog is up to date w/ his rabbie shots and submit the registration information with the city.  

As long as your dog is on your property behind the fence, you'll be okay.  

If the meter man or phone guy comes over the fence, be sure you know ahead of time and put your dog inside because you can probably get in trouble if they get bit.

Answer 3

well yes, possibly. depends what the person who got bit wants to do about it.  

Answer 4

no you wouldnt get in trouble and the dogg wouldnt be put to sleep cuz theres a warning and if someone does put there finger in it would be there falt!

Answer 5

actually the sign can be used as evidence the  dog is known nasty and so can make matters WORSE leaglly.

Bout the only protection is a solid fence that can't have finger stuck through....

Answer 6

Check with local officials!  Make sure your dog is up to date on all his/her shots.  Also, make sure the "beware of dog" signs are visible.  I would put up more than one.

Answer 7

I don't think so because you have the dog fenced in on your own property and you have a sign. I think you are taking every step possible to protect your dog and yourself from any liability issues.

Answer 8

it would depend on what the rules are where you live i know in fl you have to have it posted every so many feet as well as having it in both english and spanish and they prefer a picture on the sign as well your best bet would be to check with your animal control office.

Answer 9

IMO it would not be your dog's fault.  

Answer 10

Suppose your dogs attacks the delivery truck driver. Are you liable? Probably. The law holds

people responsible for the actions of their pets. Most states have so-called "dog-bite statutes,"

holding owners legally liable for injuries inflicted by their animals. If there's no such statute, you

can still be found liable under the common law rule that owners are legally responsible if they

knew the animal was likely to cause that kind of injury. You may also be found liable if you

violated a leash law or a requirement to keep your pets fenced.

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Most dog-bite statutes eliminate the old "one-bite" rule, which essentially gave every dog

one free bite because until then the owner had no reason to believe it was dangerous. However, you

the owner may still defend yourself by arguing that the person injured was trespassing, breaking the

law, unreasonably careless, knowingly took the risk, or provoked your dog to attack.

Many states and municipalities have enacted "vicious dog statutes," which enable an animal

control officer or a judge to declare a particular dog vicious and require the owner to confine the

dog securely or muzzle it in public. Some states make it illegal even to own a dog that's been

declared vicious. And some cities have imposed an outright ban on certain species, such as pit

bulls, which they consider inherently vicious. Also, many jurisdictions ban wild animals being kept

as pets, such as wolves, bears, and dangerous snakes.

If you own a dog or another animal that might injure someone, find out what the laws are in

your area by calling your locality's animal control office. Know your pet's temperament and be

careful to keep it out of the path of strangers. Keep vaccinations current, and post warning signs if

you think your pet might injure someone. These should be prominent and straightforward signs--

e.g. "beware of dog"--so people are clearly informed of the danger involved. (However, the signs

may not absolve you from liability if a child climbs into the yard or the dog gets out.)