i was gave a dog 4 months ago with papers and while i was gone one day the lady came in my fenced yard and took her now she will not give her back and she is pg and due 22scnd of feb what should i do and do i have legal rights to get her back?
2007-02-20 18:45:45 · 11 answers · asked by kay p 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i have went to police and to a lawyer and it takes $1200 to have a lawyer fight it but i have pictures of her and her akc papers in my name .
2007-02-20 19:04:22 · update #1
First of all, call the police and tell them the lady dog-napped your dog, and that you have the dog's papers to prove it was yours, and that you have called her and she refused to give it back... Be ready to show any photos of the dog that you have, and any vet visit records..
If the police won't do anything, at least it will be on record that you reported it..However, in my area, the police would go to her house and get the dog for you..However, if they won't..
Then you can contact the lady, and tell her you are filing a claim in small claims court. Tell her that you still have the papers, to prove that she was given to you..Tell her that She will owe you for the puppies, and court costs (about $100) and have to give the dog back, and will likely have to pay a penalty, too.
Then, if she won't give it back, DO file a claim..
As long as you have the papers, your claim will win.
she is bullying you, because she doesn't think that you will do anything, or that you know the law..But, be strong, and prove her wrong..
Edit: You won't need a lawyer, as long as you have the papers, and go to small claims court..small claims awards up to $5K in most states, but the lowest state's award limit is 3K..
2007-02-20 18:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-02 11:53:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals are considered property so she has stolen property on her hands, of course you have legal rights. Contact local law enforcement and let them know the circumstances and that you still have the papers. Ask them if they can accompany you to her residence and get your property back. They do it all the time, but you may need to have a lawyer draw up some paperwork first, she may need to be notified that you will be coming. I'm kinda suprised you have made the call already!
2007-02-20 18:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have the papers and the dog is registered in your name, it's a case of theft and illegal entry due to her going on your property and entering the fenced area. She can face jail time for both counts. You can also take her to small claims court for way less than you were quoted and get the same results. Ask around the courts but I would definitely pursue it and be sure to let them know that she is pregnant and the pups belong to you.
2007-02-20 19:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have the dogs papers, and I am assuming you have registered this dog with the local vet then I would think you have every right to go to the police and have her charged for theft.
I would first of all call the local police but you must have some sort of proof of ownership.
2007-02-20 18:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ive had a dog stolen and thought I knew of its location. I called my local police, explained to them that I may have known where the dog was, had pictures that showed the date on them, and papers on him. They gladly came to my home and followed me to the residence that the dog was at. I live in South Carolina so check your local laws as they may be different. The older the proof(pictures w/dates, vet bills etc. and pics to show dogs growth and markings ) the better chance youll receive help from your local law enforcement. Good luck!
2007-02-20 20:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by Milk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly why I would never leave my dogs unsupervised in the yard. How do you know she took her? I would do as the others said and file a police report.
2007-02-20 19:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by kristendw78 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the police and ask nieghbors if they seen her taken....i would fight to get her back... should have called the cops right away... do ya got tags..pictures and her papers in ur name?
best of luck
2007-02-20 19:01:07 · answer #8 · answered by dragonwolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to prove ownership by either microchip, photos or registration - go to police
2007-02-20 18:49:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you have records of sale, and ownership? you really do need to call legal professionals about this.
2007-02-20 18:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by moose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋