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I was out of town for the weekend and my neighbor was watching my dog. I got a call saying that my dog was outside my fenced in yard and that he had bit a "passer-by." My neighbor (the same one who was watching my dog) showed up right when it happened. My dog bit the lady on her hand and my neighbor immediately went over to my dog and her. My neighbor asked if she was ok. The lady had blood on her hand. She asked if my dog has a rabies vaccine, and she told him yes. My neighbor said the lady was cussing at her and when my neighbor asked if she was ok, she said she'd "be fine." Then the lady turned around and walked away. In my city, there have been reports of a lady going through neighborhoods letting dogs out and trying to steal them. Coincidentally, my neighbor (the same one watching my dog) got a call saying that her dog was also out of it's fenced yard. I do have homeowner's insurance. I would like to know what I should do since the lady didn't even leave her name or ask for mine.

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Dear sduffy

Given the history of the woman trying to steal dogs, I suggest that you report the incident to the police, so that they can keep abreast of any investigation they might have going. Get your neighbor to give a complete description of the woman. The police, of course, will check area hospitals to see if a woman was treated for a dog bite. Next, you must inform your homeowner's company of what transpired and the fact that you have notified the police because you feel it may have been an attempted dog-napping - which is of course theft. Giving your homeowner's a heads up will allow them to investigate fully and thoroughly any claim that she might try to file.

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How long does she have to report what happened to her? She didn't ask about who owned my dog, where we lived, what our phone number was, etc. She just turned around and said "I'll be fine." Can she come back three weeks from now and say my dog bit her?

Not sure if you saw that last post of mine...

How long does she have to report what happened to her? She didn't ask about who owned my dog, where we lived, what our phone number was, etc. She just turned around and said "I'll be fine." Can she come back three weeks from now and say my dog bit her?

Dear sduffy

Yes, she can. She will about a year or so to file a claim. Of course, the longer the delay the more suspicious. I knw she does not know who you are, etc., but that has never stopped a con-artist before and you never know what her intentions are/were. You really should inform the police and your homeowners agency to cover all your bases.

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Yes, I saw it. Thank you for the accept. Best of success to you

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