I have an ESA. I got her while I was living with my ex. I got her after my best friend died because I went into a severe depression. My abusive ex took me to a small claims court where he knew the judge and the judge made me give him the dog. I need this dog back; I have tried multiple avenues to get her back, and I keep getting told there’s nothing I can do.
End of Sept 2024 I signed adoption paperwork on behalf of my daughter's friend because she was underage & unable to legally adopt the cat with the understanding that she would take care of him properly & if she couldn't I would take ownership of the cat or return him to the humane society. We discussed transfer of ownership when she became of age if she could properly take care of him. Recently I have come to find that she has been abusive: throwing him in the air, shaking him, dragging him across the floor or outside when he refuses to walk, shoving his head into cat nip to try to force him to eat it when he doesn't want it, shoving him into the tub & holding him down after he jumped from the tub during a bath, locking him in a closet, using him as a puppet causing popping in his legs. She took in a stray prior to that & waited months to finally take her in for an eye infection & her apartment is always a mess with trash & food everywhere. She was already informed prior that I planned on taking him back if things didn't change. When things didn't, within a week I informed her I'd be picking him up & called the cops but was advised it was a civil matter since she refuses to return him believing she is a co-owner, but she is not on the paperwork at all as I am the legal owner. How do I go about initiating a civil suit for the return of the cat I adopted?
If I didn’t sign a contract is a person allowed to come get a dog even if I make payments, but sometimes they’re late?
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.
My dog ended up at a shelter, they sold it after checking for a microchip and didn't call me
Me and my ex got a dog 3 years ago after we lost a child. It was the family dogs, but we separated 2 years ago. The original agreement was that Monday through Friday she would drop her off before work and pick her up after. Because I was down and out after the break financially… I don’t have a home to sleep in at night, but I don’t have her at night though. We just hang out during the day. Until last month when I kind of threatened her because she threw all the personal material possessions my grandmother given away to me. I said the last memory I have of my grandma was Nala making my grandma laugh. So, I’m keeping that memory and Nala for good and safe so she can’t take it away. And since then, she has withheld me from seeing her. I go to her mother's house and try to see her. They hold the dog back, shush her from barking, etc.… Can I call the cops and be in the right and still get to see my best friend if I am financially unstable and what not? Because there is no lack of love, and she eats well every time she is with me. I take credit for her obedience given that she will listen to me over any of the family member. I’m not asking for full custody because I understand she is the family dog, but she is my best friend. Please help.
My partner passed away and I'm taking care of his dog. He didn't have kids. His parents are going to proceed with probate. Since I'm taking the dog, I'm able to request a pension? Regards
My son gave me my dog, Panda. I have had her for 5 years, and he has had no interest in her ever since, until she got pregnant. Now he wants her back. Do I have to give her back? I won't anyway, but I just wanted to know if I'm going get in trouble. She's mine.
I broke up with my ex in 2020 and left my cat with him due to my next home having a roommate who is allergic to cats and a small shared one bedroom. He agreed to give her back when I moved out. I have a text from him that states “of course you can come get her whenever you want.” I have moved out of that home and now he is refusing to give her back. I have her spay and chip record from 2016 when I rescued her off the street in NYC before I ever met him. I also have other vet records from appointments we’ve had over the years. He has had her for 3 years and about 8 months. Do I have a case? How do I file an action? What is the first step? What type of lawyer am I looking for on this?