You can always press a case. Is the person liable? The judge or jury will decide. It may be wise to try arbitration or negotiation first. Consult a legal professional. They are cheap or free, at least upon an initial consultation. Fault (liability) can be subjective, and it will be determined by the court (if it comes to that).
Well one pro could be that the dog may be protecting its owner, like in the situation of a person attacking the dog's owner. And or for police because some dogs are train to fight and if have to kill; I think.
OH yes. The owner of the dog is responsible for keeping it within its boundaries or on a leash at all times. If the owner does not do this they are responsible for what happens.
Yes. Anyone can be sued at any time for anything in the US. The person's income level does not have any effect on their liability. If they are legally liable for the dog bite, it doesn't matter if they are homeless or a billionaire.
Not if the dog had no collar or identification on it. If the dog does have a collar or identification you should do everything you can to contact the owner. Even if the dog does not have identification you should either take the dog to a local shelter or advertise widely that you have found a loose dog so the owner can reclaim their dog. The owner should be appreciative of your efforts to keep their dog from coming to harm if you found it wandering alone.
Yeah!
You can be sued if your dog bits a child in your own house.
No I don't think so I never really heard of anyone get sued for giving the dog as a gift. But if someone saw a dog on the street and someone bought it took care of its vet bills and soon the real owner wants the dog back then maybe yes.
A dog whistle may help stop a dog from attacking by distracting or redirecting its attention, but its effectiveness can vary depending on the individual dog and the situation. It is not a guaranteed method to stop a dog from attacking.
You need to make sure your dog never gets loose again so it does not get into that situation again. You need to talk with the livestock owner and offer to pay for damages if the livestock was killed or if the attack causes veterinary expense to the owner. I do not know where you live but in our state a livestock owner has the right to shoot and kill any dog that is either chasing or attacking their livestock. You as the owner would be responsible for your dog being killed since you allowed it into the situation.
If they are hurting the dog, maybe.
of course not if it is attacking your dog i wouldent recomend shooting it you may hit your dog simply scare it away or kick it off of him.
A dog whistle may help prevent a dog from attacking by distracting or calming the dog, but its effectiveness can vary depending on the individual dog and the situation. It is not a guaranteed method to prevent an attack.