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My husband bought me a dog when we first got married, I loved this dog more than anything in the whole world..time passes me and hubby got a divorce and I moved.. that living situation didnt work out and I asked my Ex to take care of my dog for a few months for me (I knew he would take good care of her) anyways, I just found out that he gave Precious away! He gave her to his brother and his brother's wife -the wife, which hates me more than anyone on the face of the earth! What can I do? She was not a pure breed dog so I have no papers on her of that kind. I do have all my papers from vet visits with my name being on the reciepts as the owner. I also have TONS of picutres of me and her from the last 5 years. Do I have any legal rights or should I plot to steal her back? This woman never took care of her dogs and you could always see there rib cages. It is breakin my heart that my dog could possibly not be fed or showed the love she needs. Please just offer me your opinion... my heart is breaking! P.S. I'm married now and can provide her all the love and care she could ever need.
-Missing Precious
I could tell you so much more if I knew your location. The laws vary so much from state to state.
In most areas, property law says the dog is yours. You have vet papers with your name, pictures of the two of you, and (most likely) plenty of people willing to state that the dog is yours and no one elses.
Call your local police department. Explain the matter to them. In most areas, after proving the dog is yours, a uniformed police officer will show up at your ex-brother-in-law's house and reclaim the dog for you.
But be sure to call your local police. Even if this scenario doesn't apply in your area, they will be most able to let you know what your general rights are in this area.
If you still need assistance, and the police don't seem able to help, most lawyers will provide a free or inexpensive half-hour consultation. If you show up prepared, you should be able to get all the information you need in that half hour. The type of lawyer you are looking for will be property, personal property, torts, civil, or general.
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Thank you so much for your help!
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