Watch Judge Wapner's Animal Court

1988
1 Season

The famous Judge Wapner and his trusted sidekick Rusty presided over real court cases that related to or involved animals. The animals, everything from horses to monkeys, were almost always in the courtroom with the defendants.

Judge Wapner's Animal Court is a series that ran for 1 seasons (50 episodes) between January 1, 1988 and on SOFA

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Seasons

50. Strip on the Spot, Bird Sex Change

January 1, 1998

Cherie is suing her roommate Lana after being bitten by her Dalmatian, leading to an ER visit and lost wages. Plaintiffs claim defendants misrepresented three Bare Eyed Cockatoos as fertile.

49. Woof Down the Poodle, Abandoned Animals

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff's small dog was attacked by wolfhoundsDefendants say dog should've stayed in the small dog area. Plaintiff evicted tenants, rescued their pets, and is suing for back rent and vet bills.

48. Emergency

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff says her tenants lived in filth with animals and blocked her garage with junk cars. The vet charged $467 instead of $80 for spaying, citing emergency surgery.

47. Muffin Munches Neighbor, Callie's Final Days

January 1, 1998

Michael says his neighbor's dog bit his ankle in the condo's common area, supported by doctor bills and photos. The plaintiff says a vet misdiagnosed his cat and gave it incorrect medication.

46. Monkey on My Back, Pug Passing

January 1, 1998

A 12 yr old girl was bitten by the defendant's monkeyThe defendant says the girl opened the cage. Tom and Carol gave pugs to Gwen for showingAfter one died, they sued her for the champion pug's cost.

45. Cuckoo-Bird Lady

January 1, 1998

The defendants asked a bird shop owner, to board their ToucanAfter her shop closed due to P.V.D., she evicted them and sued for emotional distressThey countersued, claiming she kept their bird.

44. Horse Care or Abuse?

January 1, 1998

Michele is suing Teresa for stealing her horse Teresa claims Michele has not paid her for the horse and has mistreated it She says she will refuse to give the horse back to Michele no matter what.

43. The Piggy That Slept in the House, Mouse in the House

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff rented to the defendant for 2 and a half years and found a pig had damaged the property. Plaintiff says the defendants sold her a house infested with mice, knowing her fear.

42. Cat Fur Flyin', Bad Dog Baylee

January 1, 1998

Heidi is suing Lisa for vet and doctor bills, claiming Lisa's cat harmed hers. The Thomsons are suing Victoria for surgery costs after buying a $1000 Maltese puppy with health issues.

41. The Lady is a Tramp, Black Lab, Go Back!

January 1, 1998

The plaintiffs are suing for unpaid services for their Jack Russell Terrier. The plaintiff sold a puppy for $450The defendants' check bounced and they want to return the dog, but the plaintiff refuses.

40. Break a Leg in Vegas, Rabbit Stew

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff bought a Lab for breeding but got limited AKC papersShe wants full registration or a refund. The plaintiff bought a horse but found it too agressive. She believes it was tranquilized.

39. X Dognaps POW's Pooch, Screaming Parrot

January 1, 1988

The plaintiff, an ex-POW, says he bought a dog for himself, but his ex wife claims joint ownership with proof of checks. The plaintiff is suing for $600 plus a $15 fee after a bounced check for a parrot.

38. Hit & Run Horse, Butt Bite

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff says the defendant's gate wasn't closed properly, letting her horse escape and be hit by a truck. Robert claims his neighbor's dog bite him in a sensitive area due to poor control.

37. Lawyer vs. Ostrich Farm, Kamikaze Yorkie

January 1, 1998

Lawyer Joel Tamraz is suing Corral Ostrich Farm for unpaid legal bills after defending them. Bud Alper accuses the Gavrilmans of letting their Rottweiler maul his Yorkies, killing Samson.

36. My Manager Killed My Cat, Whose Dog Is It Anyway?

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff accuses the defendant of not controlling her German Shepherd, leading to the death of his duck, YackyHe claims Yacky was highly trained, and he'll lose money from missed performances.

35. Duck Shoulda Ducked

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff accuses the defendant of not controlling her German Shepherd, leading to the death of his duck, YackyHe claims Yacky was highly trained, and he'll lose money from missed performances.

34. Pay for the Shoes, Meet the Hendersons

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff accuses the defendant of breaching a contract by not paying for shoeing services for her horse. The plaintiff claims the defendant used her dog for breeding and refused to return him.

33. Tiara Took a Hike, Catatonic

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff accuses the defendant of negligent handling, leading to his dog's death. The plaintiff claims the defendant failed to control their dog, injuring his cat, and causing $1300 in vet bills.

32. Dog Escapes Overnight, Cat Fight, Cat Fight

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff accuses her landlord of leaving the gate open, causing her two dogs to run away overnight The plaintiff says the defendant failed to control her cat, Smokey, leading to an ER visit.

31. Heartbroken Over Dognapping, Horse & Forgery

January 1, 1998

The plaintiffs say the defendant lost their dog, but he claims his ex took the dog, and he doesn't know where it is. The plaintiff says the defendant sold her leased horse and forged her name

30. Vet Kills Dog...Maybe?

January 1, 1998

DrMichael Brown is suing the defendant for unpaid fees for a procedure on their dog, LanceThe defendants claim the procedure was botched, causing Lance's death, and are refusing to pay.

29. Goat in the Living Room, Neighborhood Dog Attack

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff claims the defendant rented their house, bred dogs, and kept a goat, damaging it. The plaintiff's wife was walking their dog when the defendant's unleashed dogs attacked.

28. Family Feud Over Dino, Cat Deal

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff is suing her son for vet bills and pet food after he was kicked out and left his dog, Dino. The plaintiffs rented a trailer to the defendants and sold them a cat, seeking unpaid amounts.

27. Pony Tale, Dog Bite on the Diamond

January 1, 1998

Barbara leased a pony to Jon and Christina, who stopped payments after their divorceShe is suing for the money owed. The plaintiff's leashed dogs were attacked by the defendant's loose Pit Bull.

26. Cat's Water Bowl Stained Hardwood Floor, Broken Sliding Glass Door

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff was evicted for alleged damage by her animalsShe denies it and seeks her security deposit. The plaintiffs claim the defendant's dog chased their kids through a sliding door.

25. Money For The Kitty, Dod Didn't Pool, No Pay

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff sold the defendant two kittens and claims a $50 deposit for each, seeking more. Janet and Steven say their landlords didn't return their security deposit, citing a mess made by their dog.

24. Puppy Love, Where's the Beef

January 1, 1998

Cheryl and Patrick bought a puppy, but after their breakup and Patrick's jail time, Cheryl took Basil. A young 4-H girl claims the defendant didn't pay for her prized steer, which she raised as family.

23. My Horse Was Switched, Pay for Pup

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff claims she bought a horse from the defendant, but he switched it for another before she arrived. The plaintiff is suing for a refund after buying a puppy that incurred $600 in vet bills.

22. No Money, No Honey, Naked Dog Bite

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff accuses the defendant of negligent handling of his beehives, leading to property loss. After waking to a dogfight, plaintiff broke his hand trying to stop it and is suing for vet and ER bills.

21. Smelly Cat, Mookie & Sheila

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff rented her condo to the defendants with catsAfter 2 years, she claims the carpet was ruined. The plaintiff alleges the defendant's dog bit her dog, but the defendant claims otherwise.

20. Broken Spine, Stray Cat Attacks Car

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff's dog escaped when the neighbor's Rottweilers bit itNow she is suing for damages. The plaintiff claims the neighbor's stray cats scratched her car, but the defendant says otherwise.

19. Snake Eyes Unlucky 7, Great Dane Dispute

January 1, 1998

A snake-man ordered five snakes online but never received them, suing for his payment. The plaintiff claims the defendant didn't return her security depositThe defendant says her dog caused a mess.

18. No More Horsing Around

January 1, 1998

The plaintiffs let the defendants train two horses for potential saleAfter months of calls, they visited the ranch to find the horses missingThe defendants claimed theft, but the horses were sold.

17. It Could Have Been the Dead Red Chow, Your Fish Are Too Far Gone

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff sues the defendant for not controlling her dog, which attacked the plaintiff's cat. The plaintiff is accusing the defendant of breaching a contract and failing to pay for services.

16. Keep Your Mutts Paws Off My Pure Bred, Fishy Coral Reef!

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff claims his golden retriever was impregnated by his neighbor's dog, which made him lose income The plaintiff sold live coral to the defendant for his aquarium but says he was never paid.

15. Missy Skips Out on Rent, It's a Dog Bite Dog World

January 1, 1998

The defendants rented a stall for their horse but stopped payingThe plaintiffs are suing for back rent. The plaintiff is suing for vet bills after the defendant's dog, Cupcake, bit her dog.

14. Jilted Jockey, Chihuahua Party Mix

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff claims the defendant gave him a winning horse race ticket, but he lost his jockey job for betting. The plaintiff's Chihuahua bit the defendant, and the defendant's Rottweiler killed it.

13. Dognapped Or...?, April's Horse Can't Stay

January 1, 1998

The plaintiffs cared for the defendant's falcon, which escaped and diedThe defendant withheld payment. The plaintiff's Yorkie ran up and bit the defendant's AkitaThe plaintiff is suing for vet bills.

12. Kevin Busts Out, Chaos at O.K. Corral

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff accuses the defendant of not locking the kennel, which let his dog escape. The plaintiff helped the defendant buy horse corrals and a saddleShe's suing for never being paid.

11. Diamond Goose, Nine Lives Are Up

January 1, 1998

The defendant's dog killed the plaintiff's goose, and she is suing for its cost and a swallowed earring. The plaintiff's cat was attacked by three dogs, which the defendant denies owning.

10. Bull Story

January 1, 1998

A bull crashed onto Greg and Julie's propertyTo save it from being killed, Julie placed an ad to find the ownerWhen the defendants claimed the bull, the plaintiffs alleged badmouthing.

9. Mad Bird, Carnivorous Canine

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff bought four birds but received only two, which died without a necropsy. She and her dog were bitten by the defendant's dogShe is suing for medical bills, but the defendant disputes this.

8. Dead Cat Tells Tales, No Play Without Pay

January 1, 1998

Plaintiffs sue neighbors, claiming their Dalmatians killed their catDefendants say they aren't responsible.Plaintiff sues for unpaid feesDefendant argues no fee is due since the dog didn't conceive.

7. Scooby Dooby Dead, Goat Gone It

January 1, 1998

A mother and daughter are suing a store for selling an unwell puppy that died shortly after purchase.Ed is suing his neighbor for damages after a dog jumped a fence and killed one of his goats.

6. Pigeon-Toed Horse; Poodle Chomping Rottweiler

January 1, 1998

Karen claims Steve cut off her horse's toe while shoeing him. Bruce is suing Jeff and Brenda after their dog injured his. The defendants argue the dog shouldn't be off-leash.

5. Dog Eat Dog

January 1, 1998

Lori claims her five-year-old Bassett Hound was mauled to death by the defendant's dog after the defendant's son opened her front door. The defendants argue their dog was leashed while Lori's was not.

4. Goat Massacre; Take Me Out to the Dog Bite

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff claims twenty-six goats died over two months due to the defendant's dog. Christina is suing for $231 in vet bills after Jake, a leashed Labrador, attacked her puppy, Corgie.

3. Parvo, K9 Cooties; Aquarium Fire

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff claims the defendant breached a contract by selling her two sick puppies, costing $1,973 in vet bills. Joey stopped paying Philip for aquarium services, claiming his work caused a fire.

2. Cat Attack; Pizza Man, Dog Bite

January 1, 1998

The plaintiff is suing the defendant after a cat sitter lost one of his cats to coyotes.A deliveryman is suing the defendant after being attacked by his dog during a pizza delivery.

1. An Appeal Over Dog Bite; Cockatoo In Hiding

January 1, 1998

Linda is suing Sandee after being bitten by her dog. Sandee claims Linda faked the injuries.Lisa sold Robin a Cockatoo and cage but Robin insists it was $150. The bird was hidden until court.

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Where to Watch Judge Wapner's Animal Court

Judge Wapner's Animal Court is available for streaming on the SOFA website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Judge Wapner's Animal Court on demand at Amazon.