Advice

My ex acquired the dog is a puppy. She was already 5 when she came into my life. Around September of 2022, the ex asked me to take the dog, saying she’s better off with me. She offered to provide for food and vet expenses. I never asked my ex for any reimbursement and the dog food. The dog had just been put on a specialized kidney diet, which is rather expensive when you compare it to other dog food and requires a prescription. Now the dog is 16 with kidney disease but responding really well to treatment. She began having some health issues in September of this year and my ex is demanding the dog be euthanized. After having given her to me to care for she is now asking to take her so she can have her put down. I’m refusing to hand her over for this reason as well as the fact she is better off with me. Do I have a case?

I offered a dog for rehoming and did not ask for a rehoming fee because I could not keep him. He was abandoned with me when my husband left me. The person stated multiple times they wanted him. And I was transparent about the animal the whole time. In the messages it is clear I am dropping him off to the new owner. After I brought him to them, they decided they did not want him. Am I legally obligated to take him back. There is no ownership paper. No license. No vet records.