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Liability For Vets Bill?
My dog has just had a fight with another dog. Both dogs were on the lead. The other dog ended up with a bloody nose. The other owner is saying that we are liable for the vets bill. My husband gave the other bloke our address. Does anyone know where we stand in relation to this?
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I agree with Fred that you are not legally obliged to do so - unless you were aware that your dog has a propensity to nip other dogs whilst on the lead. Entirely up to you whether you make a contribution . I take the view that it doesnt matter how you term your payment as long as you use the words "in full and final settlement". You could say Dear Mr Smith Further to the...
15:01 Tue 28th Jan 2014
They won't get home on this if they sue you, is my guess, so you needn't pay; you had no prior knowledge that your dog would bite, in the circumstances you were entitled to walk the dog as you did, the other owner could have kept some distance until sure of any other dog's attitude, in short they have no case on negligence or your having a dangerous dog.
If you feel morally obliged, pay the bill and mark the fact by letter saying it is paid ex gratia and without any admission of liability and the payment is to be accepted as such. If you pay it without that, they may take the payment as an admission , which you definitely don't want to happen
If you feel morally obliged, pay the bill and mark the fact by letter saying it is paid ex gratia and without any admission of liability and the payment is to be accepted as such. If you pay it without that, they may take the payment as an admission , which you definitely don't want to happen
Well done Tilly, I think you made the right decision.
I must say that when I walk my dogs I really dont consider about the distance I am from other dogs, I assume they are going to be safe as they are on a lead in public without a muzzle, there are certain breeds I would avoid being too close to, one of those would be a staffy, not because I dislike the breed but because they can be aggressive to other dogs.
I must say that when I walk my dogs I really dont consider about the distance I am from other dogs, I assume they are going to be safe as they are on a lead in public without a muzzle, there are certain breeds I would avoid being too close to, one of those would be a staffy, not because I dislike the breed but because they can be aggressive to other dogs.
You seem very relaxed about the fact your dog will bite another if it comes too close. You have done the right thing in contributing towards the vets bill but what will you do to address your dogs behaviour? What if a child approaches too close? When in public it is your responsibility to have your dog under control at all times, regardless of others behaviour.