Question
Hello, I let my friend take my Yorkie with the intent to pay me $3000 she was to stud him out and give me the money. I never heard from her and she has blocked me on all phone and social media. I want my dog back! I never signed his papers over to her. She has the papers and he is legally in my name. What can I do??
Answer
Breeding contributes to the overpopulation of dogs. People who believe they are owed money can sue to try to get compensated. People who believe that their animal is being wrongfully withheld can commence a civil lawsuit to try to get the animal returned and can contact the police, although the police do not usually intervene in pet custody cases. Most importantly, I hope the dog is doing well.
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