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Liability Insurance rider, large dog, anyone have one?
« on: May 04, 2007, 10:45:42 pm »
I may soon be in the position of having to care for a beautiful American Staff Terrier that belongs to an ill relative.  I would not willingly have the dog because he is too big and powerful for me.  He is a very loving dog, not at all like the way they are portrayed. He has proven it by playing with toddlers and young children with NO PROBLEMS. I now know for certain that the owner determines the nature of even these dogs.

I do not wish to have the dog euthanized, but I am worried about the insurance aspect.  Does anyone have a supplemental policy and is it expensive?  Details would be greatly appreciated.  I do not wish to have to turn the dog over to the MSPCA but will have NO choice if I cannot cover my but. 

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Re: Liability Insurance rider, large dog, anyone have one?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2007, 10:47:40 pm »
state farm homeowners insurance accepts them up to $100,000 i think (not 100% sure on the amount).
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Re: Liability Insurance rider, large dog, anyone have one?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2007, 11:00:25 pm »
jenn, where do you live?  here in georgia it's not a law yet.  we got dropped last year b/c the insurance guy showed up for no reason went and went IN our yard and felt "threatened"
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Re: Liability Insurance rider, large dog, anyone have one?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2007, 11:18:25 pm »
i'm going to look into how to bring that up!  i think it's you know what that they can go IN your yard and drop you b/c your dogs are "vicious"...   ???  didn't their momma's teach them common sense??
steffanie in atlanta

aiden (4), tristan (2), & maya (born sept. 17th)
axle-140ish-lb akita (4)
peanut-5lb, 11 months chihuahua
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