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[voyager1980]

I'm sorry Elated. Maybe time to call a lawyer ):

[stilltamn8r]

Usually your homeowners insurance will cover this kind of thing- ask them-

[elated]

I am not a homeowner. I rent an apartment.

[RainyDayGal]

What kind of dog do you have, I would assume fairly small if you live in a condo? The whole thing sounds strange to me.

[voyager1980]

On 4/10/2014 elated said:

I am not a homeowner. I rent an apartment.

Renters insurance?

[stilltamn8r]

Yes, renters insurance will usually cover it too-

[elated]

I have a lab/pit mix. He weighs 85 lbs. I don't have renters insurance. That only covers any items in your apartment. Why does it sound strange to you? I thought the same thing but you never know what you are dealing with in our society. Judge Judy said that if the young people don't accept accountability for their actions, our country is going to be in bad shape. I have to agree. I just find it unacceptable that I had no input but one line on the form. My dog will probably end up going in the house as he needs to walk for awhile before he goes. I am very upset with this whole incident. I still don't know why I can not take him to the park. I drive him there and back. The park is approximately 2 - 3 miles wide. I feel sorry for him. Should I call the victim?

[sunshine45]

i would never be without renters insurance, ESPECIALLY if i had a dog or cat. you just NEVER know what could happen. it would have prevented you from totally footing the bill for possibly expensive medical bills of the boy who was bit.

[stilltamn8r]

You are talking about young people not taking responsibility, and yet you have no renters insurance, which would cover people that get hurt in your apartment, (and many other things) and it is YOUR dog who bit HIM and you blame him.. hmmm.. WHO is not taking responsibility here?

Don't worry, if it goes to court, you will have plenty of input-

[nun ya]

You may have to cover his Dr bills, but I doubt he can sue over 2 punctures. He wasn't maimed.