Custody

Do I have a case to get my cat back?

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?

By |2024-09-04T14:41:16-04:00June 30th, 2024|

Formerly convicted animal abuser wants “his” dog back.

If my ex has been convicted of animal abuse in Alberta years ago, is he allowed to take over custody of one of our dogs? They are both registered under my name and not his. He rarely ever has walked them, fed them, taken them all of twice to the vet, never plays with them, and doesn't train them. We've also broken up before and he left them with me including this time. But now wants "his" dog. What are my options? Thank you!

By |2024-09-04T15:49:57-04:00June 23rd, 2024|

Pet visitation rights with my ex.

Hello, I was in a domestic partnership for 14 years. We own four dogs together. I left the partnership at the end of 2022. My ex's new girlfriend does not want me over the house to visit the dogs. Do I have any legal rights even though myself and my ex we were not married? Thank you

By |2024-09-04T15:44:46-04:00June 13th, 2024|

My ex stole my dog.

What steps do I need to take to retrieve my puppy back from my ex who won’t give my dog back after I left due to a physical altercation? He physically assaulted me and after I left that day, I returned the next morning to get my things and get my dog and he took my dog and has been keeping him and won’t give him back?!

By |2024-09-04T15:43:44-04:00June 13th, 2024|

Lost dog given up for adoption without notice.

Hello, My neighbors have been harassing my dog and I and one day took her off her chain outside and took her to the shelter. I called around and found her same day but was surprised to find it was going to cost me over $100 to have her returned. I'm recently unemployed and did not have the money on hand so had to wait until my dad had money in his account to give me money to have her returned. I was not aware that there is only a 3 day hold until she was already adopted! About a week later when I had the money to pick her up, the shelter told me she was put up for adoption and I immediately drove to the SPCA who told me she was adopted! I asked for the people's contact information so I could try to explain the situation to them and buy her back, hoping they would have the kindness in their hearts to agree to do so. But the SPCA refused. For some background information, I have severe PTSD and depression and have notes from my psychiatrist and general doctor that she is my service dog. I also paid $2,000 for her and my children are absolutely heartbroken as am I. Is there anything that can be done?? Please help!!

By |2024-09-04T15:42:57-04:00June 7th, 2024|

Dog Ownership Dispute / Veterinary Negligence

My ex-boyfriend and I bought a dog 9 years ago, we split original purchase 50/50. Up until 2/2021 we were splitting the vet costs (a monthly wellness plan). From 2/2021 (when I moved out) - 12/2023 he did not pay towards the wellness plan. I fully paid all charges. We recently broke up and he is now keeping the dog from me (we were splitting visitation weekly). This week while I was out of town for work, he took the dog to same Vet and brought him in as new pet, and he told the Vet to cancel my wellness plan on the dog and my 4/8 appt. Which they did without contacting me even though I was the SOLE name on the account. They proceeded with vet visit. Vet confirmed to me they did not perform all of the routine preventative care since he was paying out of pocket. So he is not providing same level of care. Dog licenses (2 towns) & pet insurance are in my name & I pay them. What are my rights/options here? And what action can I take against Vet?

By |2024-05-20T15:11:37-04:00May 20th, 2024|

Cat Ownership Questions

My girlfriend and I had a cat before we broke up, the cat's chip was registered under my name. During our time I can feel the cat likes my girlfriend more than me, so after the breakup I gave the cat to her while there are no documents/contracts saying this. It has been 2 years, and she is the primary caregiver to the cat although I pay for the insurance. She is rehoming the cat but having difficulties. Can she sue me for animal abandonment during the breakup? I'm a bit paranoid. Thanks

By |2024-05-20T16:16:24-04:00April 20th, 2024|

How can I get my dog back?

My dog escaped the house with a bad skin condition and ended up at the shelter before I returned home. The shelter deemed her skin as neglect and threatened to take my other animals (1 dog 1 cat) if we tried to sign her out, so my boyfriend (legal owner) signed her away to them. But I've personally had this dog for 12 years and knows only us as a family. I have the vet I've used for 12 years as well on my side, but he legally can't do anything and told me to contact a lawyer. I've asked the shelter nicely to get her back any way I can but they won't give me a straight answer.

By |2024-05-20T14:52:45-04:00April 20th, 2024|
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