Liabilities of unspayed or unneutered dogs in Palmetto, GA

Dogs that aren’t spayed or neutered may be more than just an inconvenience in Palmetto, GA, they may be a liability. The importance of spaying and neutering can’t be stressed enough, but it can be presented in a different light.

Behavioral issues with dogs that aren’t neutered or spayed can lead to a variety of legal ramifications.

Aggressive behavior in dogs in Palmetto, GA

Many dogs, both male and female, exhibit aggressive behavior before they are spayed or neutered. This can lead to the dog attacking other dogs or people. Even if the dog doesn’t bite or injure, you may still be sued for damages if the aggression causes “undue stress”.

Not only can many jurisdictions fine you, but you could be legally liable to the other dog’s owner or individuals that your dog has attacked. 

In some states the owner isn’t liable for the first bite, the “One-bite” rule, but many state laws say that the owner is liable for any bites, whether or not the dog has exhibited aggressive behavior or not.

Property damage by dogs in Palmetto, GA

Male dogs that aren’t neutered tend to roam. No matter how high the fence, or how tough the lead, they will jump it or break it to get to their goal.

They will dig under flowerbeds, chew through wood, whatever it takes, and in many cases those prize winning roses and that cedar fence isn’t your own. 

Neighbors have the right to sue for damage to their property and with the propensity of security cameras, and CCTV, the proof is now in the video.

Negligence laws

Negligence is unreasonable carelessness. If your animal gets out, even if you have a fence or are doing your best to keep them in the yard, it’s often difficult to defend.

It can be an addition to any suit involving attacks or property damage.

If your dog reaches their goal, male or female, and litters are born, you may be liable for “child support”. If your female dog gets in with a male purebred stud, you could be sued for the pups, or forced to have the pups aborted.

If your male dog reaches his goal, after hopping the fence and digging up the garden, you may be liable for vet bills on top of the damages whether the female is purebred or not. 

All behavior issues aren’t solved by having your dog spayed or neutered. Depending on the breed, or the temperament of the dog, you may still have issues with aggressive behavior. 

Your dog might still dig up a garden or try to tunnel under your fence to roam the streets. But having those dogs spayed or neutered is a step in being able to prove that you aren’t being negligent.

So, to keep yourself out of court, keep your dog out of the pound, and keep unexpected litters from being born, please give us a call at (770) 400-0146 in Palmetto, GA to schedule the procedure.