Legal Question in Mediation in Ohio

Dog Visitation

My friend is blind and retired her seeing eye dog. She can no longer take care of the dog. She interviewed many people and finally decided on one gentleman who she thought was suitable to take the dog. This man verbally agreed to let her see the dog about twice a year just to take her for a walk or to play. No money was exchanged. This is not just a pet dog and the dog really meant a lot to my friend. The man seems to be going back on his word now and will not let her see the dog. There were no documents written agreeeing to any visitation and we know it was only a verbal agreement. The owner has not registered the dog as his and is demanding something from the institution where the dog was given from. They do not do this. The man seems to becoming more irrational and does not want the dog to be taken away from him. My friend just wants to be able to see her dog at least once a year and is unable to by this man. Is there anything that can be done legally?


Asked on 11/28/07, 9:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Clayton Lee Russakow, Ryan & Johnson

Re: Dog Visitation

A lawsuit for breach of oral contract could certainly be brought, which would seek declaratory and injunctive relief ordering visitation rights. It seems there was adequate consideration - delivery of a dog by one party in exchange for a promise to perform by the other party.

I don't know how well-funded your friend is, but such litigation would be costly. I would highly suggest that you contact these people: http://www.lls.edu/ccr/

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Answered on 11/29/07, 2:38 pm


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