Dog Adoption Medical Negligence

Summary

If a shelter in Missouri administered a shot to your adopted dog before testing for parvo, and this affected the treatments effectiveness, you may have grounds for a negligence claim. Shelters are required to provide adequate medical care, and if negligence is proven, they can be liable for damages. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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I adopted a dog and the shelter gave him a shot before he got tested for parvo. And that shot made it where the treatments we were giving him, wouldn’t work.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Can you please tell me where you are located? This will help me provide you with the most relevant information.
Rolla Mo
Hello ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your dog's situation. In Missouri, you may have a legal recourse if the shelter was negligent. Here are some general rules:
- Shelters should provide adequate medical care.
- If negligence is proven, they can be liable for damages.
Please consult a local attorney for further advice.