Custody

Reclaiming lost service animals.

My cat service animals for my mental state got out of my cousin's apartment, and they were gone for a while. They came back. The neighbor picked them up called animal control. I was in Portland for two months and I didn’t know what happened until I got home a week later that’s when I found out. I called five animal shelters where they were, this was three months later because I was looking for the one shelter that adopted them out. I want to reclaim them paperwork on them that I’m the owner service animal, veterinarian papers, and psychiatrist papers, and primary care papers. They are trained cats and if for my emotional support for my neuropathy. I’m desperate to get them back.

By |2025-03-26T14:58:21-04:00February 28th, 2025|

Dog passed on to me by friend wanted by next of kin.

My friend passed while her daughter was in jail. Her dog was given to me by police, now a month later the daughter wants the dog. I have licensed her into my name already and microchip. Do I need to return the dog? Her mother didn’t want her to have the dog, but I have nothing in writing but witness to the conversation.

By |2025-03-26T14:51:30-04:00February 26th, 2025|

My ex is keeping my dog from me.

I have a warrant against my ex-boyfriend in a domestic case. He took the dog that is registered to me. I’m legally trying to get her back. Police are saying it’s a civil matter. I have her registration in my name, her adoption papers, and proof of payment for paying for the dog.

By |2025-03-26T14:16:10-04:00February 7th, 2025|

My roommate gave me full ownership of a dog we both initially owned.

My former roommate and I both shared custody of our dog however, he was abusive to the dog, and the dog was scared to death of him and so he verbally told me that the dog was now mine. I moved out and he is mad at me and so he is now trying to claim that I took his dog and his threatening to file a police report. What should I do?

By |2025-02-19T12:02:59-04:00January 28th, 2025|

Illegitimate foster and adoption process.

I had fostered a dog for nearly 6 months and the foster facilitator completely forgot about my dog. During that time, I had forged a bond with the dog and when the foster care facilitator followed up (4 months later), I stated that I wanted to adopt the dog. After meeting the dog, who she barely spent time with, she triggered her and blankly stated that she should be in the country. Some family from Connecticut that could barely walk the dog was deemed fit to adopt her but it seems unethical to rehome the dog if she wants to stay with me. What are my rights to challenge this unethical adoption process.

By |2025-02-19T15:04:59-04:00January 15th, 2025|

My ex is using my dog to get to me.

I was gifted a dog by a former ex. The dog has been under the care of myself, my sister, and my nephew helps out as well. In the latter part of December 2024, my sister became sick, and she had to go the ER. I am currently out of the state of NY due to work. My sister and I asked a neighbor to keep an eye on the pup but she was unable to. My ex and I have been sharing custody, and he infrequently comes on the weekend to see the dog at random. He happened to be in the area and my sister, and I reached out to him to aid in taking care of the dog in the interim as I wasn’t close by, and she got admitted. My sister has been released from the hospital and has reached out along with myself to retrieve the dog and is suddenly getting the run around. In essence, he doesn’t want to return the dog. We are not together, I believe he is using the dog as a pawn because I do not desire to be with him anymore. I have various phone conversations and receipts along with an agreement that was made for us to take care of the dog. I need advice on what is the best course of action.

By |2025-02-19T14:56:17-04:00January 10th, 2025|

Daughter’s ex left her with his cat and is now suing for custody.

My daughter's boyfriend adopted a cat for $50. He has since asked her to watch the cat while he was deployed in military. He returned and they soon broke up after. He finally, after approximately 6 months is suing for custody but my daughter has had sole custody and expense of the cat for a longer period of time than he ever did. His new gf has dogs that attack the cat, but I'm not sure that will matter to judge. Any advice or recommendations?

By |2025-02-19T14:13:09-04:00January 10th, 2025|

What can I do when authorities won’t help, and I have no money for an attorney?

What do I do if authorities won't even look at the microchip of my cat my friend refuses to return. They won't look at the numerous text messages the other party competently states the acknowledgement of my ownership of my cat. She decided to lie and claims I gave him to her. I did not. Why won't the Fargo, ND Police look at the clear evidence as they would other stolen property? My cat is far beyond a piece If property to me. I have no money for attorney fees. What do I do to stay law abiding?

By |2025-02-19T13:57:38-04:00January 10th, 2025|

Dog was abandoned at my fire station, now the family wants her back.

I work as a firefighter in the twin cities. Last Wednesday, we arrived to work in the morning and had a dog tied to a light pole outside the fire station. It was accompanied with some of her belongings and a note stating why she was left there. I took her home and the CSO working that day was aware. 5 days later, he said he contacted the previous owners, and they now want her back. They claim that a friend that was watching her did this and not them. Now they wish to have her back. Do we now have custody or is she still theirs?

By |2025-01-21T11:44:26-04:00December 5th, 2024|
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