Ingram & Bunecky is proud to be one of the first law firms in the country practicing in the emerginging area of Animal and Pet Law. Pamela A. Walton, Esq. leads our efforts in representing pet and animal owners in cases dealing with the wrongful injury or death of a pet, pet custody issues, pet trusts, and improper quarantine or seizure of a pet. We serve as advocates for animals in administrative hearings as well as in county and circuit court. The firm handles lawsuits requiring government agencies to comply with all aspects of an animal owner’s due process rights. Additionally, we assist in the enforcement of animal welfare regulations and encourage law enforcement agencies to aggressively prosecute violations of animal anti-cruelty laws. Our firm provides recourse for pet owners and an avenue for ensuring the protection of their animals for the best interests of the animals and their human owners. We also handle cases in which an animal has been injured or killed due to the negligent, reckless, or intentional act of another. The lawyers of Ingram & Bunecky are committed to helping individuals whose animals have suffered or died due to veterinary malpractice, incorrectly dispensed prescriptions, poisonous pet food, or mishandling by airlines, groomers, kennels, stables, horse trainers, and other animal care professionals. The firm also represents dog owners in court proceedings dealing with dog bites, chasing livestock, or other misconduct. Our focus in theses cases is to save the life of the accused dog while assisting human owners with the stress of judicial proceedings. In addition, we represent veterinarians, veterinary hospitals and veterinary technicians in clear cut cases wherein there is a lack of any substantial evidence to support the alleged malpractice. The firm defends veterinarians in disciplinary hearings when there is no evidence of any wrong-doing on the part of the veterinarian.If you would like to discuss your situation with one of our attorneys, please contact our Director of Operations, Stephanie A. Smith, to schedule a free consultation.The types of animal law cases we handle include, but are not limited to:
Death or injury resulting from the ingestion of dog or cat toys.
Death of animals by malfunctioning electric garage doors.
Dogs and cats who have been run over by employees of large shipping companies while on the owner’s property.
The confiscation and seizure of dogs in violation of the owner’s constitutionally protected rights.
The destruction of a dog by the county under the dangerous dog act.
The death of horses due to the negligence and abuse of trainers.
The receipt of a sick animal from a breeder or animal store which eventually dies.
Pet custody issues for animals when a couple divorces.
Incorrect destruction of pets by animal services.
The eviction of a tenant due to ownership of animals.
The use of too much anesthesia which kills a dog or a cat.
The failure of a veterinarian to timely diagnose and treat a disease, resulting in the death of the dog.
The blinding of a cat by failing to use the correct eye drops.
The death of a dog caused by a doggie feeder’s improper design which leads the dog to tip over the doggie feeder, stick his head in the doggie feeder, and subsequently suffocate.
Alleged animal hoarding.
Preparation of pet trusts.
Breach of contract for sale of animal.
Sale of previously injured horse where injury was not disclosed to purchaser of horse.
Recovery of cost of multiple surgeries for a dog attacked by another dog.
