Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

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.Why did they come in and shoot your dog? If they did not have good cause and used excessive force then you could sue them for the value of your dog. Unfortunately the law only recognized the replacement cost of your dog as opposed to the value they have as to you as your pet. The time frame within which you must take steps against the police is rather short such as within 6 months you need to file a claim but it is much more complex than that and there are exceptions that might lengthen the time so you need to see an attorney right away to protect your rights.

Mr. Belli is very correct in his answer. But in case you misinterpreted it, you can sue for the value of the dog, but also for any other improper behavior. There are attorneys who specialize in suing police officers; see one of them.