Illinois Animal Law: Replevin of Pets

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Replevin is proper action to be brought by an owner seeking return of his or her pet when the pet “ha[s] been wrongfully distained, or otherwise wrongfully taken or … wrongfully detained”. See 735 ILCS 5/19-101. In a replevin action, “the court shall issue an order of replevin if plaintiff establishes a prima facie case to a superior right of …

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Illinois Animal Law: Were You Served Notice of a Dangerous or Vicious Animal Hearing in Urbana?

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Did you receive notice of a dangerous dog or vicious dog hearing under the Urbana Code?  Pursuant to Section 4-27, if you allegedly have a dangerous or vicious dog in Urbana, then you should be given your due process and and an opportunity to be heard; thus, the City must provide you notice of a hearing at least 5 to …

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Illinois Animal Law: Has Your Dog Been Impounded in Urbana?

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Under Section 4-24 of the Urbana Code, an animal can be impounded if: Is found to run at large, is lost, is apparently abandoned, or is otherwise deemed a stray; Has bitten any person or animal, or is believed to have otherwise behaved in a threatening, dangerous, terrorizing, or vicious manner; and, Has been found to be vicious. In this …

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