Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

i have received limited power of attorney from a female currently residing in bay county jail (florida), concerning her cats.she has listed specifics such as i can take care of the cats until she gets out or until someone can get the cats to her daughter in ohio.i believe she will be in jail for at least 4 years due to her new charges and her new violation of probation warrant issued out of bay county.she has 10 years of probation left. i am wondering if i am bound by these specifics she listed on this limited powere of attorney? i did not sign anything.i only produced my I.D. to pick up the document at bay county jail today (12/06/2010) i have not picked up the cats yet.also what if one of the cats gets hurt or sick while in my care and possibly die's as a result? i am i going to get into trouble? i understand that i am responsible for medical care once i assume responsibility for these cats. i just want to know how all of this works!!! thank you.


Asked on 12/06/10, 12:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

If you take care of these cats, at your expense, without expectation of compensation from this incarcerated person, you will doing the cats a huge favor. If you love cats and are willing to become their forever-owner, then take them. When she gets out, it's unlikely that she will be in a financial position to take care of cats. If you can't care for them, send her a letter telling her that she must get the daughter to come get them, or you will take them to the local shelter. Please choose a "no-kill" shelter. These animals have already been abandoned, and deserve better care. If she doesn't respond, and the cats are not being cared for by anyone, please notify the local shelter. They will come and get the cats.

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Answered on 12/11/10, 1:54 pm


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